We spotted this massive Zucchini patch from a friend's 2nd storey balcony and decided to investigate closer. The owners caught us lurking around their garden but instead of giving us the hairy-eyeball, they insisted we take some of their harvest home. A burgeoning patch can be daunting to keep up with but luckily zucchini is a versatile vegetable, as comfortable on a BBQ as in a chocolate cake. It's also surprisingly good for you being rich in antioxidants, carotenoids (good for your eyes), and containing potassium, folate and manganese. Here's a family recipe that tends to do well for potlucks being delicious, transportable and easy to prepare:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine:
3 cups grated zucchini
1 small onion chopped and pre-cooked
1 cup flour
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or provolone suggested)
3 eggs beaten
1/4 cup oil
4 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Spoon into a greased pie plate and bake for 40-50 minutes
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