(From The Old Farmer’s Almanac)
Ingredients:
Crust ingredients:
3 to 4 Cups coarsley grated zucchini (use hand grater or food processor)
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 Cup flour
1/2 Cup grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese
1/2 Cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 Tablespoon fresh basil, or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Topping ingredients:
1/4 to 1/2 Cup tomato sauce
Choice of sauteed mushrooms or peppers, sliced cooked sausage, fresh tomatoes, olives, ect.
1/2 to 1 Cup grated cheese (your favorite kind)
Directions:
Sprinkle the grated zucchini with salt, toss and let sit in a colander for 30 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture with your hands.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, flour, cheeses, and basil and season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture into a lightly oiled 10 inch round or 13×9 inch baking pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the surface is dry and just beginning to brown. Broil for 5 minutes, until top is firm and lightly browned. Remove from oven, then spread tomato sauce over crust.
Arrange your favorite toppings over the sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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