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Italian Zucchini Scarpaccia

Savory Italian Zucchini Scarpaccia for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

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This Italian Zucchini Scarpaccia is a simple, wholesome bake that captures the essence of comfort food, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cup cornmeal optional
  • 1 tbsp baking powder check for freshness
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
For the Wet Ingredients
  • 3 eggs can be replaced with flax eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy milk
  • 0.25 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme or dried thyme
  • 0.25 cup pine nuts optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy, then blend in the whole milk and olive oil.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the sliced zucchini, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh thyme, and optional pine nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and drizzle olive oil over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the batter lumpy to maintain tenderness. Experiment with different cheeses or vegetables for variety.

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