ZUCCHINI BAKE
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup olive oil
4 eggs, beaten
3 cups thinly sliced zucchini (baby marrows)
1 small onion, chopped (or halved and thinly sliced)
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Mix flour, cheese, baking powder, salt and pepper. Cut in shortening. Mix in olive oil and beaten eggs until batter is pretty smooth. Blend in zucchini and onion.
Pour into greased pie plate, making sure zucchini and onions are layered evenly around dish. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes, or until top is lightly golden.
Picture: Lisinda Blaauw
I must say this was really delicious and I will most certainly be making it again. I think that the Parmesan can be replace with any cheese of your choose and I am personally going to try it next time with some feta cheese.