Description
Summer Garden Crustless Zucchini Pie is a vibrant, healthy dish packed with fresh summer vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and corn. The combination of savory vegetables and rich cheddar cheese in a fluffy, crustless quiche-like bake makes this pie satisfying yet light. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, it’s gluten-free adaptable and keeps well for easy meal prep.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch green onions, diced (reserve some for topping)
- 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 3/4 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup sweet corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- Freshly ground salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk
- 2 tablespoons sifted coconut flour or 1/4 cup regular flour
- 3 to 5 large basil leaves, julienned
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch deep dish pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add garlic and green onions and sauté until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms, tomatoes, red bell pepper, and corn. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms begin to soften. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, flour, basil, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add all vegetables (including zucchini) to the greased pie pan and spread evenly.
- Pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 35–50 minutes or until eggs are set, puffed, and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 6 slices. Garnish with reserved scallions.
Notes
Substitute regular flour for coconut flour if needed, or use plant-based cheese to make it dairy-free. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat gently in the oven or microwave. Make ahead by assembling ingredients and baking the next day. If pie isn’t setting, bake longer or use a toothpick to test center. Ensure vegetables are not watery to avoid a soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 195mg