Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs zucchini, shredded
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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1 small yellow onion, chopped
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4 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup ricotta cheese
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3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese or 3 ounces mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon minced basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large colander, mix the zucchini with the salt and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Press the zucchini with a wooden spoon to extract the liquid.
- Heat the oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over moderate heat.
- Sauté the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs and ricotta.
- Stir in the zucchini, onion, cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, basil, and pepper.
- Pour into a lightly oiled, 1 1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole.
- *At this point the mixture can be stored.
- Refrigerate in the tightly covered casserole for up to 12 hours.
- •Bake, uncovered, until the center is set, 45 to 55 minutes.
- The mixture will rise slightly.
- Serve immediately with buttered mixed vegetables and Yeast Corn Rolls.
- Serves 4.
- Enjoy!
- •Serving later:
- Preheat the oven to 350PF.
- Proceed as above with baking except bake 60 to 70 minutes.