Zucchini Tart - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 9 in.baked pastry shell
2 lbs zucchini
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1 egg
2 teaspoons milk
3/4 cup grated swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
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Grate the zucchini, sprinkle it with salt and toss well .
Place in a colander to drain for 30 minutes .
Over a bowl, squeeze the zucchini and save liquid .
Preheat oven to 350 .
In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat .
Add the onion, garlic and zucchini and cook for 10 minutes .
Add the flour and tarragon and cook over medium low heat for 5 more minutes .
Stir in the reserved zucchini liquid and cook until thickened .
Cool to lukewarm .
In a small bowl beat the egg with the milk .
Stir it into the zucchini mixture along with the cheeses .
Mix well and spoon into the baked pie shell.
Bake at 350 for 35 minutes .
I should be puffy and golden on color .
This is nice served with a tomato corn salad topped with pesto or balsamic dressing .
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