Description
Zucchini Scarpaccia Tart is a crispy, rustic Italian zucchini bake made with fresh zucchini, parmesan, and cornmeal. Perfect as an appetizer, side, or light vegetarian main dish.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium red or sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1¼ cups grated parmesan cheese
1 cup fine cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour or almond flour
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1½ teaspoons dried oregano
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Lightly grease it with olive oil.
Toss sliced zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Let it sit for 15–20 minutes to release moisture. Use a clean towel to squeeze out excess water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
Add eggs and olive oil to the dry mixture and stir until a crumbly batter forms.
Fold in the drained zucchini and sliced onions until evenly coated.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and press down gently.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden and crispy on the edges.
Cool for 5–10 minutes, then slice into squares. Serve warm, optionally garnished with basil and lemon wedges.
Notes
Make sure to salt and drain the zucchini to avoid a soggy tart.
This recipe works great with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of the tart)
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 533mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 57mg
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