So many Scramblers and cookbook owners and friends are crazy about this easy zucchini recipe. Zucchini Pie is mild and simple enough to appeal to the palates of many different tastes. Kids love this easy zucchini recipe because it tastes a little like pizza!
2zucchini or use yellow squash, thinly sliced (4-5 cups)
1/2large yellow oniondiced
2clovesgarlicminced, about 1 tsp.
1/2tsp. salt
1/2tsp. black pepper
1/2tsp. dried basil
1/2tsp. dried oregano
1prepared 9-inch pie crust
1Tbsp. Dijon mustard use wheat/gluten-free if needed
2eggslightly beaten
2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese or use Swiss or Gruyere
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large skillet, melt the butter or oil over medium heat and sauté the zucchini, onions and garlic until they are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
Press the pie crust into a pie dish and spread the mustard evenly over the crust.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheese and zucchini mixture. Pour everything into the pie crust and spread it evenly.
Bake it for 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
Allow it to cool for a few minutes (or refrigerate it for up to 24 hours or let it cool and freeze it for up to 3 months.)
Notes
Do Ahead or Delegate: Slice the zucchini, dice the onion, peel the garlic, combine the dry seasonings, beat and refrigerate the eggs, shred the cheese if necessary and refrigerate, or fully prepare and refrigerate or freeze the pie.Scramble Flavor Booster: Use Swiss, Gruyere, or another sharp cheese, rather than the mozzarella.Like this recipe? Check out The Scramble's family-friendly meal plans to see just how simple getting dinner on the table can be!