Ingredients
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2 lbs zucchini, shredded (about 6 medium zukes)
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1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb, plus
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salt and black pepper
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6 ounces shredded Fontina cheese, divided
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1 medium tomatoes, quartered,thinly sliced
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1/4 cup loosely packed slivered fresh basil leaf
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus
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more extra virgin olive oil, for the pan
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1 egg, beaten
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1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced (use white and green parts)
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2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Place the zucchini and scallions in a large sauté pan.
- Cook over high heat, stirring frquently, until the zucchini shrinks, about 6 minutes.
- Drain in a colander.
- Press out excess water with a large spoon.
- Return the zucchini and scallions to the pan.
- Add 1/4 cup bread crumbs and 1/2 teaspoon each salt annd pepper.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes, tossing frquently.
- Add the egg; toss.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F Coat a 9-inch pie pan with oil.
- Press the zucchini mixture into the bottom and up the sides, but not over the lip, of the pan.
- This"crust" is very thick.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden.
- Remove and sprinkle with 1/2 cup Fontina.
- Top with the tomato slices, overlapping slightly if necessary.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cover with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, the basil, the olive oil and the remaining cup of Fontina.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is well browned.
- Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
- Enjoy!