Zucchini (courgettes) close pie

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that is low in calories and high in water content. It is often used in savory dishes like this pie to add flavor and texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Zucchini (courgettes) close pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Zucchini (courgettes)
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 3 piece Eggs
• 100 gram Parmesan cheese
• 50 gram Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 10 gram Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Grate the zucchini and place it in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture. Squeeze out the liquid.
3. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
5. In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, sautéed onion and garlic, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil leaves. Mix well.
6. Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Pour the zucchini mixture into the dish and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
8. Allow the pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.