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Zucchini Pie

Zucchini pie is a savory Italian supper pie. Fresh zucchini squash, mozzarella cheese, and herbs give this pie its distinctive taste.

Total 01:30
Yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 4 cups thinly-sliced zucchini (from about 3 small squash)
  • ½ cup chopped onion (about ⅓ large onion)
  • ¼ cup parsley (or 2 tablespoons parsley flakes)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon oregano
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded mozzarella
  • 1½ ounces butter for frying

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375° F/191° C/Gas mark 5.
  2. 2
    Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture forms coarse particles. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mixing to make a pliable dough.
  3. 3
    Roll out the pie crust to a circle and then fit it into a pie plate; bake for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Melt the butter in a Dutch oven. Add the zucchini and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent (about 10 minutes).
  5. 5
    Stir the seasoning into the vegetable mixture and set aside.
  6. 6
    Combine 2 beaten eggs and grated cheese in a bowl, then stir into the vegetable and spice mix.
  7. 7
    Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 20 minutes, or until center is set.
  8. 8
    Serve hot.
Category
Desserts
Method
Baking

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

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