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Zucchini Torta Recipe


Zucchini Torta Recipe Midgelet / All my dishes
1 year, 4 months ago
wonderful combinations of ingredients to make a good torta for a summer meal with zucchini as the main ingredient
Prep:180m Cook:55m Servings:6

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Ingredients
  • Torta crust:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup ice water
  • Filling:
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
  • 2 1/2 large zucchini (about 1 pound), thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 7 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cooked, cold rice
  • 12 ounces New York sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions
  1. Pre time includes chilling
  2. For torta crust: In a large bowl place flour, butter, shortening and salt.
  3. Blend until well-combined with a pastry cutter.
  4. Add ice water.
  5. Form into dough ball. Knead lightly a few seconds to distribute fat. Re-form into ball.
  6. Chill at least 3 hours.
  7. Divide in 2 and press into two 10-inch springform pans covering bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides. Set aside.
  8. For filling: Cook bacon until crisp, drain, leaving 2 tablespoons fat. Add zucchini, onion and garlic and sauté over medium heat for 15 minutes.
  9. Gently stir occasionally. When it has cooked, you should have 21/4 cups.
  10. In a large bowl, beat eggs well.
  11. Add sour cream and salt and beat again.
  12. Stir in rice, cheese, cooked vegetables and crumbled bacon.
  13. Turn into 2 pastry shells and smooth top.
  14. Bake at 375 degrees for about 55 minutes or until golden brown and set.
  15. Let stand 5 minutes then loosen edges.
  16. Cut and serve. Can be eaten warm or cold.

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Comments

greekgirrrl 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Absolutely right up my alley! Great post!!

momo_55grandma 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Great zuchinni recipe thanks bunches


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