Zucchini Pie

Mike · Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 3:19 pm Post subject:

Well, it obviously not totally exact, but given that the veggies cook down, when I measured the veggies after cooking they were about 3-4 C. The protein is the right amount. So, half the recipe would be pretty much 1 L&G serving.

casma500 · Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 1:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks! I'm trying it in a couple of hours for my L&G! Knew it would not be exact, but was hoping it was close! Very excited for something different!

casma500 · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject:

wow ~ the last time i made this, i absolutely loved it! i am pretty sure i posted about it, because it was that good. all i can think is that maybe that was the weekend we lost all the posts.

this time, when i went to go pull all the ingredients, i was out of basil. but it got me to thinking... and i made a mexican version of this. it was excellent!

i replaced the basil/oregano with cumin/chili powder; for the veggies, i cut back on the zucchini a bit and did a total of 5 C of zucchini, onion, celery and green ortega chiles.

next time, i think i will completely replace the zucchini with anaheims or poblanos and add some tomatoes or rotel in to see how that works. i'm so glad you created this originally, for non-creative types like me to play with! (I never would have come up with the original combo to play with).

i'll let you know how it works next time

Mike · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 5:53 pm Post subject:

Cool... you'll have to change the name for yours and post the new recipe. Can't call it Zucchini pie if it has no zucchini in it.

ladyhawke · Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:01 am Post subject:

I went to bed last night dreaming of this and I am going to try it today with eggplant...but I think I will slice the eggplant first lengthwise spray a cookie sheet with olive oil Pam stuff and roast the eggplant first, I can't use my own homemade sauce...I'll take some fresh garic and herbs and make a little marinara sauce for the side...I love rosemary in my sauce...I had it once in Italy like that and have been doing it ever since along with basil and oregano.

Oh, I was wondering if we could use that cheese they sell...it's tofu...it comes in different flavors...I think it's call Veggie Slices.

Update later and thanks for sharing this excellant recipe with us.

ladyhawke · Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:

I made this with eggplant...what a treat!

A little tomato sauce to dip and it tastes like my beloved eggplant parmesan, without the bloat afterwards.

bdg · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Zucchini Pie

OK I know this keeps being bumped, but we have this a couple of times a month. I have over the months tried a few tweaks and this latest one is the one we like the best. It is simple as far as seasonings go, because a chef I am not. But it came out great.

Combine the flollowing in a skillet and saute with a small amount of olive oil or cooking spray:
4 C. Sliced zucchini into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices.
Add 1/4 C chopped onion.
Add 1/2 C sliced mushrooms
2 t. minced garlic.
1/2 tsp general purpose seasoning of your choice (we prefer KC Masterpiece BBQ Seasoning)
Dash of pepper.

Saute until onion and zucchini are limp then drain mixture.

In a separate pan (I used leftovers from the night before)
1/2 lb ground turkey
1/2 tsp general purpose seasoning of your choice (we prefer KC Masterpiece BBQ Seasoning)

Brown in skillet until fully cooked. Drain thoroughly.

Mix in a bowl:
4 oz. lowfat shredded cheddar
1/4 eggbeaters
2 t. mustard (not powder)

In a 9" square baking dish:

Pour zucchini into the baking dish then evenly distribute 7 oz. of ground turkey over the zucchini. Pour the egg/cheese mixture over it.

Bake at 375 for 20 minutes until top is just golden.

Allow to cool 10 minutes then slice into two pieces.

This approximates the L & G if you had 1/2 of the pan.

Joelie · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject:

we had it tonight and lemme tell ya!

YUUUUUUUUM!!!!

This is my absolute FAVORITE L&G meal! It's another thing that makes me drool!

Mike · Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:48 pm Post subject:

That does sound like a yummy rendition. Might try that next time.

bdg · Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject:

You won't regret it! It was better than I expected. Good luck to you on it.

Mike · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject:

bumping for newbies

cydj21 · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject:

I JUST SAW THIS!!! It looks fantastic. If not sooner, I will definitely be making this over the weekend and I cannot wait!

cydj21 · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 8:25 am Post subject:

Stupendous! This was excellent and I bet I will make it again and again. My non-MF Mike loved it as well and once again was blown away that it qualified as "healthy."