LIDIA'S RICE AND ZUCCHINI CROSTATA
Note on ricotta: The recipe calls for 2 cups drained overnight. I bought a 32 ounce container and after draining overnight, it was slightly more than the two cups called for. I used it all instead of wasting the small amount over the two measured cups.
Provided by Martha
Time 10h35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- The night before, place ricotta in a cheese cloth placed in a strainer hung over a bowl. Refrigerate and let drain overnight.
- The day of, mix shredded zucchini with raw rice in a large bowl and let sit for one hour at room temperature.
- In a food processor, place flour and salt and pulse a few times to mix.
- In a measuring cup, add ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil and 1/3 cup of cold water together. The remaining water will be added as needed but in my batch, I used all of the ½ cup of water.
- Run the food processor and add the oil and water mixture with machine running. Add the remaining water if needed to bring the dough together.
- Pour out onto a floured surface and knead for one minute.
- Shape into a rectangle, cover tightly with plastic and let sit at room temperature for one hour.
- After the hour has elapsed, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Rack should be at the very bottom of the oven with a pizza stone on the rack if possible.
- Add the drained ricotta, grated cheese, scallions, eggs, milk and salt to the zucchini and rice. Mix to combine.
- Flour the counter and roll the dough out so it is longer and wider than your 12X18 inch buttered pan. (The recipe as written yielded a very thin dough. It is however soft enough that it stays together so make sure it gets rolled larger than the pan. If I was to do this recipe over again, I probably would have increased the amount of dough by about 25%.)
- Roll the dough up on a floured rolling pin then unroll onto the prepared sheet pan, letting the excess hang over. Tuck the sides and corners in but do not cut off excess.
- Pour the ricotta batter onto the dough and spread to the edges.
- Fold the overhanging dough over the top of each edge, pleating the four corners.
- Place on top of the pizza stone and bake for 60-70 minutes or until slightly browned and a knife inserted into the center, comes out clean. If it doesn't brown, you may consider placing it under the broiler for a minute. We did with ours.
- Cool 30 minutes and cut into 20 pieces.
ZUCCHINI DESSERT SQUARES
We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchini that year. I was looking for ways to use them, and this delicious dessert is the result. -Nancy Morelli, Livonia, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly; reserve 3 cups. Pat remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes. , Meanwhile, for filling, place zucchini and lemon juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cover and simmer for 5 minutes (mixture will be thin). , Spoon over crust; sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 375° until golden, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ZUCHINNI-RICE TORTA SQUARES
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic: Toss until tender, dry, and starting to brown Cook the rice until tender About 18 minutes Brush an 11x7x2 inch glass baking dish with pam. Transfer rice to a large bowl. Stir in zucchini mixture, 1 cup cheese, oregano, and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to luke warm. Beat eggs in a small bowl to blend. Stir into rice mixture to coat. Transfer to baking dish. Press to form even layer. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese. All this can be done one day ahead. Preheat onve to 350. Bake torta until firm and beginning to brown around edges, about 30 minutes. Cool 20 minutes. Cut into 24 squares. Arrance on platter, garnish with mint.
BAKED ZUCCHINI SQUARES
"This savory zucchini bake is a real crowd-pleaser," writes Anna Tarlini of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 16-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the biscuit mix, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, basil and salt. Combine eggs, oil and onion; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ZUCCHINI TORTE
Made this for Sunday Breakfast, it can be prepared in advance and served at room temperature. Tingly on the palate! Cut in small wedges it could be served as an appetizer. From Mexican, Healthy Ways with a Favourite Cusine.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Breakfast
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Top and tail the zucchini, then slice them thinly.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
- Add the zucchini and cook for a few minutes, turning them over at least once, until they are soft and beginning to brown.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a bowl.
- Slice the onion and add it to the oil remaining in the pan, with most of the jalapeño strips, reserving some for the garnish.
- Fry until the onions have softened and are golden.
- Using a slotted spoon, add the onions and jalapeños to the zucchini.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl, add the self raising flour, cheese and cayenne.
- Mix well, then stir in the zucchini mixture, with salt to taste.
- Grease a 9-inch round shallow ovenproof dish with the butter.
- Pour in the zucchini mixture and bake for 30 minutes until risen, firm to the touch and golden.
- Allow to cool.
- Serve the zucchini torte in thick wedges, garnished with the remaining jalapeño strips.
- A tomato salad, sprinkled with chives, makes a colourful accompaniment.
ZUCCHINI RICE TORTE
Make and share this Zucchini Rice Torte recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- for the crust:.
- Using a food processor or mixing by hand in a large bowl, combine the flours, salt and fennel seed.
- Add the butter and cheese and work into flour, mixing well until the dough forms a solid ball.
- Press dough in an even layer on the bottom and one inch up the sides of an 8 to 9-inch springform pan.
- for the filling:.
- In a large sauté pan, cook the bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
- Crumble bacon into small pieces and set aside.
- Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings and return pan to heat.
- Add zucchini, onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until tender (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove zucchini mixture from pan and allow to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl.
- Add buttermilk, and remaining ingredients.
- Mix well and pour mixture into the pastry shell.
- Smooth the top with a flat spatula and bake for 55 minutes, or until golden brown and set (a knife inserted in the center comes out clean).
- Let stand at least 15 minutes, then loosen the edges by running a knife between the crust and the pan, and remove sides of the pan.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm or cold.
- serve with hot sauce-optional.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 180.6, Sodium 676.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 14.7
ZUCCHINI SQUASH-RICE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Zucchini Squash-Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Rice
Time 1h11m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a dutch oven, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
- Drain; partially mash with a potato masher.
- Combine zucchini mixture, rice, sour cream, cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl; stir gently.
- Spoon zucchini mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Preheat broiler.
- Broil one minute or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 55.1, Sodium 542.4, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 11.1
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