Name: Zucchini Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 slices
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cooking spray; ½ tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bunch green onions, diced (reserve some green scallions for topping); 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms; ¾ cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ small red bell pepper, diced; ½ cup sweet corn, fresh or frozen; 1 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼ inch rounds; Freshly ground salt and black pepper; 6 large eggs; ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk); 2 tablespoons sifted coconut flour (or sub 1/4 cup regular flour); 3-5 large basil leaves, julienned; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Description

A crustless zucchini pie packed with summer vegetables, sharp cheddar, and fresh basil. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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Cooking spray :
½ tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch green onions, diced (reserve some green scallions for topping)
1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
¾ cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
½ small red bell pepper, diced
½ cup sweet corn, fresh or frozen
1 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
Freshly ground salt and black pepper
6 large eggs
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
2 tablespoons sifted coconut flour (or sub 1/4 cup regular flour)
3–5 large basil leaves, julienned
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch deep dish pie pan with cooking spray.
2. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and green onions until fragrant.
3. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, red bell pepper, and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms soften. Remove from heat.
4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, flour, basil, 1/2 cup cheddar, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread all veggies (including raw zucchini) evenly in the pie pan.
6. Pour egg mixture over veggies. Top with remaining cheddar.
7. Bake 35-50 minutes, until set and golden. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
8. Garnish with reserved green onions and basil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
Reheat in oven or microwave until warmed through.
Swap in your favorite cheese or veggies as desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 180
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 170mg