Zucchini-pepper pie

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1(9 inch) pie shell
3mediumsZucchini (1 pound); thinly sliced
2Onions with tops; thinly sliced
1Clove garlic; minced, -or-
¼teaspoonGarlic powder
2tablespoonsOil
1mediumTomato; peeled and chopped
1mediumBell pepper; chopped
¾teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBasil
¼teaspoonPepper
3Eggs
½cupWhipping cream
¼cupGrated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Prick bottom of pie shell and bake at 450ø for 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Saute zucchini, onions and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato, bell pepper, salt, basil and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and liquid has evaporated (about 15 minutes). Spread vegetables evenly in pie shell. Beat eggs and cream until well mixed. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350ø for 30 minutes.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings,

MRS. R.B. OLIVER

STUTTGART, AR

From <Traditions:ATasteoftheGoodLife>, by the Little Rock (AR) Junior League. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .