ZUCCHINI-CRUSTED PIZZA

By pbaumgartner

(Moosewood Cookbook)
A normal pizza on top, and a beautiful egg-and-cheese crust, with flecks of green and a slight crunch.

Ingredients

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• THE CRUST
• 3 1/2 c. grated zucchini (grate it coarsely)
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/3 c. flour
• 1/2 c. grated mozzarella
• 1/2 c. grated parmesan
• 1 Tbs. fresh basil leaves, minced (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Salt the zucchini lightly and let it sit for 15 minutes. Squeeze out all the excess moisture.
Combine all crust ingredients, and spread into an oiled 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake 20 - 25 minutes--until the surface is dry and firm. Brush the top with oil and broil it, under moderate heat for 5 minutes.
Pile all of your favorite pizza toppings on (tomato sauce, olives, sautéed mushrooms, strips of peppers, lots of cheese--etc), and heat the whole mess in a 350° oven for about 25 minutes. Serve hot, cut into squares, with a big tossed salad.