Zucchini Scarpaccia: A Traditional Italian Delight Recipe
Zucchini Scarpaccia is a delightful traditional Italian dish that features grated zucchini, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of savory flavors baked to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Zucchini Mixture:
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Batter:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
For Assembly:
- Olive oil for greasing the baking dish
- Extra Parmesan for topping
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish with olive oil.
- Sauté the Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the finely chopped onion in olive oil until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Zucchini: Combine the grated zucchini with salt in a bowl. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
- Mix Ingredients: Beat eggs in a bowl. Add milk, sautéed onions, Parmesan, and basil. Mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture. Gently fold in the zucchini.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the dish, sprinkle Parmesan on top, and bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Zucchini Scarpaccia, Italian zucchini recipe, savory zucchini bake