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Italian Zucchini Scarpaccia 4 Servings Easy Delicious

Discover the Joy of Italian Zucchini Scarpaccia Today!


  • Author: Sofia Rojas
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Italian Zucchini Scarpaccia is a delightful savory dish hailing from the rustic kitchens of Italy. This unique baked creation features thinly sliced zucchini and onions enveloped in a flavorful batter, making it a versatile recipe that shines as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal, plus extra for sprinkling
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cup reserved zucchini liquid plus water as needed
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • Fresh rosemary, chopped, for topping

Instructions

1. Salt the Vegetables: Place the thinly sliced zucchini and onion in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and toss the mixture with your hands. Transfer the mixture to a colander set over a bowl and let it sit for at least an hour.

2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch metal baking dish with parchment paper and brush it with olive oil. Sprinkle cornmeal on top.

3. Make the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, remaining salt, and black pepper. Slowly pour in the reserved zucchini liquid, adding water as necessary to achieve a consistency of 1 1/4 cup. Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and whisk until smooth.

4. Combine: Gently fold the drained zucchini and onion into the batter until evenly coated.

5. Spread and Top: Transfer the batter and vegetable mix into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top and sprinkle with extra cornmeal, more Parmesan, and chopped fresh rosemary.

6. Bake: Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Invert onto a cooling rack for an additional 10 minutes for extra crunch.

Notes

This dish shines for its simplicity and quality of ingredients. Feel free to customize based on your preferences, such as using gluten-free flour or different cheeses.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 300 milligrams
  • Fat: 7 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 1 gram
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 20 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 4 grams
  • Cholesterol: 5 milligrams