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Excerpted from The Jewish Holiday Table by Naama Shefi and the Jewish Food Society (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2024. Photographs by Penny De Los Santos.

Zucchini Pashtida

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 7
Calories: 121kcal
A zucchini casserole reminiscent of kibbutz life in the 1980s.
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Ingredients

  • Extra- virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons panko- style or regular dry breadcrumbs plus more for the pan
  • 1 large onion about 10 ounces/280 g, finely chopped
  • 1 to 1¼ pounds 450 to 560 g zucchini (2 to 3 medium), sliced into thin rounds
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup 190 g plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup 50 g plus 2 tablespoons finely grated hard cheese, such as Parmesan, kasseri, or kashkaval
  • ¼ cup 60 ml whole milk
  • ¼ cup 30 g all-purpose flour
  • black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley or a mix

Instructions

  • Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 -inch (22.5 cm) pie pan with olive oil. Dust the pan with breadcrumbs and tap out any excess crumbs.
  • In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the onion to a large plate or tray and set aside.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, and if the pan seems dry, add another ½ tablespoon olive oil.
  • Add the zucchini, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until the zucchini slices have softened a bit but are not completely cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the zucchini to the plate with the onions and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, yogurt, the ½ cup (50 g) grated cheese, and the milk until smooth. Stir in the flour and season the mixture with 1 teaspoon salt and a few twists of black pepper. Fold in the dill, onion, and zucchini, mixing well.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pie pan, smoothing the surface so the zucchini slices lie flat. Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Bake the pashtida until firm and golden brown, 55 to 65 minutes. If you like, turn on the broiler and cook for a few more minutes for a crispy golden- brown surface. Remove from the oven.
  • Let the pashtida cool for a few minutes before serving warm, or let cool completely and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg