Recipes

ZUCCHINI-CRUSTED PIZZA

A normal pizza on top, and a beautiful egg and cheese crust, with flecks of green and slight crunch

 Preheat overn to 350 degrees

The Crust:

3 1/2 cups grated zucchini (grate is coarsely)

3 eggs, beaten

1/3 cup flour

1/2 cup grated mozzarella

1/2 cup grated parmesan

1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, minced (if you don't have fresh basil, use 1/2 teaspoon dried)

salt and pepper

-Salt the zucchini lightly and let it sit for 15 minutes.  squeeze out all the excess moisture.

-Combine all crust ingredients, and spread into an oiled 9x13 inch baking pan.  Bake 20-25 minutes, until the surface is dry and firm.  Brush the top with oil and broil it, under moderate heat for 5 minutes.

-Pile all of your favorite pizza toppings on (tomato sauce, olives, sauteed mushrooms, strips of peppers, lots of cheese, etc.), and heat the whole mess in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes. 

-Serve hot, cut into squares with a big tossed salad.