The "zucchini" is a kind of squash food with properties similar to the rest of the pumpkins. They have fewer calories and high percentage of water.
But when it comes to vitamins and minerals, its content is as high as in the rest of pumpkins. Even in potassium than many other varieties.

To enjoy this "zucchini cake"
- Ingredients (12 servings)
- 6 diced zucchini
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 onions, chopped and sautéed
- 1 / 2 cup chopped green olives
- 3 tbsp. of basil, chopped
- 5 eggs
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter (for print): cannot. nec.
- Bread crumbs (for sprinkling): cannot. nec.
- Preparation
Blanch zucchini cubes for a few seconds in boiling salted water. Remove and drain. Cook the carrot in the same water until tender but firm. Remove and drain.
Place the onions and olives in a bowl. Add the zucchini, carrots and basil. Mix. Disentangle the eggs and incorporate them into the previous preparation.
Add flour alternately with milk. Season with salt and pepper. Dump the preparation in a buttered pan and with a role in the database also buttered.
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and carry oven preheated moderate to hot temperature for approximately 50 minutes or until mixture is firm.
Remove, allow to warm and unmold. Remove the paper and turning. It can be eaten warm or cold.
... Bon appetit! ...
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