The light baked zucchini pie prepared with raw or grilled zucchini according to taste and Ragusano provola is cheesy and tasty.
A zucchini parmigiana or zucchini flan to try also with the addition of tomato sauce.
Zucchini, low in calories and rich in water, are a vegetable with a delicate flavor.
In season in late spring and summer.
Choose small and tender zucchini.
Ragusano provola is a semi-hard, stringy cheese made from cow’s milk.
• What can you use instead of Ragusano provola?
You can fill your pie with another stringy cheese such as provola or provolone.
Cheeses should be consumed no more than twice a week, in small amounts, and preferring fresh cheeses such as low-fat ricotta.
The zucchini pie is not a side dish but an appetizer or a main dish.
Use the cheese according to the weights indicated in your dietary plan.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- slices Ragusano provola (amount according to dietary plan)
- to taste whole wheat breadcrumbs
- to taste Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
Tools
- 1 Peeler
- 1 Baking dish
Preparation
Wash the zucchini thoroughly, with or without skin according to taste.
Remove the ends.
Cut into thin slices.To easily slice the zucchini lengthwise:
• cut a first thin slice [consisting almost entirely of the skin];
• flip the zucchini over resting it on the side from which you cut the slice so it rests securely without rolling;
• with the help of a peeler, cut the zucchini into long, thin slices.You can use raw zucchini:
– light baked zucchini pie with raw zucchini;
or grill them briefly:
– light baked zucchini pie with grilled zucchini.I prepared my light baked zucchini pie in white, try it also with the addition of tomato sauce.
Prepare an ovenproof dish.
Then, layer:
• a sprinkle of breadcrumbs;
• zucchini slices;
• provola slices;
• a sprinkle of grated cheese;
• grind the pepper;
and continue until you have used all the zucchini and provola.
Finish with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs, a sprinkle of grated cheese, and grind the pepper.Briefly heat the oven.
Bake at 356°F (180°C) in a fan oven for 15 minutes.Plate it.
Your light baked zucchini pie is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
If there is any left, heat it in the oven before serving.
Notes
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal must contain all nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fiber;
• always prepare it respecting the proportions and food combinations indicated in your dietary plan.
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