Buttered Noodles

ZUQUICHE

2 cups shredded zucchini

½ teaspoon salt   

1 clove garlic, minced

2 green onions, diced

½ cup diced red pepper

½ cup flour

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon baking powder

one egg, lightly beaten

½ cup milk (I use 2%)

2 TBSP melted butter

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Spray an 8 X 8 glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Place shredded zucchini in a medium bowl and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt.

Let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the zucchini to release its juices.

Then strain/squeeze it to get out the liquid. You want it as dry as possible.

(I've gotten up to 3/4 cup liquid out of mine)

I used a mixing bowl to press it into the strainer.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pepper, and ¼ tsp salt.

In a separate bowl, mix together egg, milk, and butter.

Stir egg mixture into dry mixture just until blended.

Fold in veggies and cheese and mix gently just until incorporated.

Spread in greased baking dish and bake 30-40 minutes until top is lightly browned and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Moist zucchini may add cooking time.

Allow to cool about 10 minutes before serving.

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