ZUCCHINI RICE TORTA SQUARES

ZUCCHINI RICE TORTA SQUARES image

Yield 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 T butter
2 c grated zucchini (2 large zucchini)
2 cl garlic minced
2 c water
1 c long grain rice
1/2 t salt
1 1/2 c parmesan cheese
2 T fresh oregano chopped
2 T fresh mint chopped
2 eggs

Steps:

Melt 1 T butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic, toss until tender, dry and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Bring 2 c water and 1 T butter to boil, stir in rice and salt, cook 18 minutes until rice is tender. Brush 11x7x2" pan with 1 T butter. Put rice in large bowl. Stir in zucchini mix, 1 c cheese, oregano and mint. Season with salt and pepper and cool. Beat eggs in small bowl and add to mix. Transfer to baking dish, press to form even layer. Sprinkle with 1/2 c cheese. Preheat oven to 350. Bake torta 30 minutes, until edges brown. Cool 20 min. Cut into squares.