Garden veggies from Road's End Farm. Photo: Casey Bennett www.caseybennettphotography.com
Garden veggies from Road’s End Farm.
Photo: Casey Bennett www.caseybennettphotography.com

 

Zucchini Crust Pizza

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded zucchini (or pattypan)
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • ½ cup green pepper, julienned
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 3 Tbsp grated parmesan

Method

In a bowl, combine zucchini and egg. Add flour and salt and stir well. Spread over bottom of a 12 inch greased pizza pan.

Bake at 450 degrees F for 8 minutes. Remove from oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle with mozzarella then arrange tomatoes, onion, and peppers over top. Sprinkle with oregano, basil, and parmesan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until onion is tender and cheese is melted. Feed to those who think they don’t like zucchini without telling them about the zucchini. Laugh. Enjoy.

 

Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients

  • 8 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
  • 2 1/2 cups zucchini, coarsely grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup (or more) all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions or chives, chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh dill, basil, or parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (about) olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (about) corn oil
  • plain Greek yogurt

Method

Toss zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to sieve. Press out excess liquid; place zucchini in dry bowl. Mix in egg, yolk, 1/2 cup flour, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in parsley, onions, and dill. If batter is very wet, add more flour by spoonfuls.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons corn oil in large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into skillet. Fry patties until golden, 5 minutes per side, adding more olive oil and corn oil as needed. Transfer to paper towels. Can be made 1 day ahead. Place on baking sheet, cover, and chill. Rewarm uncovered in 350 degrees F oven 12 minutes. Serve with yogurt.

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