Zucchini Torte Recipe

Name: Zucchini Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs zucchini; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion; 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into strips; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup self raising flour; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mild cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; salt

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs zucchini
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into strips
3 large eggs
1/2 cup self raising flour
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mild cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
salt

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Top and tail the zucchini, then slice them thinly.
3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
4
Add the zucchini and cook for a few minutes, turning them over at least once, until they are soft and beginning to brown.
5
Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a bowl.
6
Slice the onion and add it to the oil remaining in the pan, with most of the jalapeno strips, reserving some for the garnish.
7
Fry until the onions have softened and are golden.
8
Using a slotted spoon, add the onions and jalapenos to the zucchini.
9
Beat the eggs in a large bowl, add the self raising flour, cheese and cayenne.
10
Mix well, then stir in the zucchini mixture, with salt to taste.
11
Grease a 9-inch round shallow ovenproof dish with the butter.
12
Pour in the zucchini mixture and bake for 30 minutes until risen, firm to the touch and golden.
13
Allow to cool.
14
Serve the zucchini torte in thick wedges, garnished with the remaining jalapeno strips.
15
A tomato salad, sprinkled with chives, makes a colourful accompaniment.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs zucchini, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 small onion, 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Zucchini Torte

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