Zucchini and Cheese Pie
- 4 cups coarsely shredded zucchini
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
- 2 tbsp. margarine
- 1 md. onion, sliced
- 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell
- 1-3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
- 3 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1-1/4 cup skim milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- Place zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt and oregano; toss to mix.
- Let stand 1 hour.
- With the back of a spoon, press out as much moisture as possible in zucchini.
- There should be about 1 cup pressed zucchini.
- Melt margarine in a skillet.
- Add zucchini and onion.
- Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the bottom of the baked pastry shell.
- Cover with zucchini mixture.
- Stir together cornstarch and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add a small amount of cold milk to cornstarch; stir in remaining milk until smooth.
- Add eggs; mix well.
- Pour over zucchini mixture in pie shell.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over pie.
- Bake at 375F for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Serve warm.
zucchini, salt, oregano, margarine, onion, pastry shell, swiss cheese, cornstarch, pepper, milk, eggs
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6345 (may not work)