I’ve been blessed abundantly this year with gifts of large zucchini. I first started experimenting with this veggie last year, since I’ve been challenged overall with a lack of tastes for the squash family (but I’ve gotten SO much better!) Here in Ohio, they can grow to mammoth proportion, and one plant can literally produce about a hundred zucchini!
After receiving this amazing zucchini that I just knew I’d find a way to like, I asked for help several weeks ago via our Facebook page. I received lots of great ideas and recipes!
Recently, some dear friends had me over for a GGF dinner (free of gluten, grain, and soy, and my friend also happens to be vegetarian), and I can honestly say that not only did I feel like a princess (thank you, Steph and Jen), I absolutely fell in love with this zucchini dish! Not only is it simple to prepare, it keeps well for make-ahead and provides several nice sized portions.
What’s Needed
- 3 cups grated zucchini
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (sweet, yellow, or red)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup grated provolone cheese (or any white cheese: mozzarella, muenster, swiss)
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup pure olive oil (I like Kasandrino’s the best!)
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon grain free baking powder (Haines is the only one I’ve found)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (don’t forget to check the label for hidden ingredients)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Separate out 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese; place everything else into a large mixing bowl
- Butter-coat a 9 or 10″ pie plate
- Spoon the mixture into the pie plate
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown on the top
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining Parmesan cheese
- Cool 10-15 minutes before slicing
Tips and steps in pictures:
- Grate the zucchini (although this can be done in food processor, it was actually very easy with a hand grater):
- Measure out 3 cups of grated zucchini and drain in cheesecloth or paper towels:
- Combine all of the ingredients
- Butter the pan
- Bake until golden brown, then sprinkle with one tablespoon Parmesan cheese
Enjoy!
~GGF Gourmet