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Zucchini Pie

Cultural Context

Zucchini Pie, a beloved dish in Albanian cuisine, showcases the abundant summer harvest of zucchini. Traditionally enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer, it reflects the Mediterranean influence on Albanian cooking, emphasizing fresh vegetables and simple ingredients. Today, variations exist across the Balkans, with many incorporating different cheeses or herbs, making it a versatile dish loved by many.

AlbanianALmain
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups grated zucchini
1 pre-made pie shell
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon mustard

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and still creamy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: mozzarella cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Mozzarella is lower in calories and still melts well.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber at a lower cost.

1

Preheat the oven and pre-bake the pre-made pie shell.

2

Slice zucchini using a mandolin into half moon shapes.

3

Chop onion and crush garlic, using three cloves.

4

Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft.

5

Layer zucchini, onion, and garlic in the pie shell, adding mustard and Parmesan cheese as desired.

6

Bake in the oven until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

gratingsautéingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovencolanderlarge bowlsauté panpie dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Zucchini FrittataZucchini Tart

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