Granny’s Italian Zucchini Pie

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Granny's Italian Zucchini Pie
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Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
4 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 eggs , well beaten
1 package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls
2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
360
Sugar
2g
Fat
25g
Granny's Italian Zucchini Pie is a delicious and easy way to use up your excess zucchini and create a filling meal in a short amount of time. The savory pie is full of veggies and eggs, making it a healthy choice for any family. The combination of butter, cheese, and onions gives this pie a rich and savory flavor that will leave you wanting more. It can be served as a main dish or as a side to your favorite meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano. Saute until the zucchini is slightly tender.
3.Add beaten eggs to the zucchini mixture and stir until well combined.
4.Unroll crescent rolls and press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
5.Spread yellow mustard over the unbaked crescent rolls.
6.Spread zucchini mixture over the mustard.
7.Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the zucchini mixture.
8.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.

PROS

Granny’s Italian Zucchini Pie is a delicious way to use up your abundant zucchinis.

It is a quick and easy recipe that requires only a few simple ingredients and can be put together in less than an hour.

CONS

This pie is high in fat and calories due to the butter, cheese and crescent rolls.

It may not be ideal for those on a strict diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Zucchinis are low in calories, high in fiber, and rich in vitamins and minerals.
They have been linked to a reduction in hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and have been linked to boosting brain function and improving eye health.

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