Once I discovered zucchini scarpaccia, known in my family as the “zucchini gateway recipe,” I knew I’d never wonder what to do with a bumper crop of zucchini again. Introduced to me by Italian friends, this Tuscan dish is fast, easy, delicious, and made with a handful of ingredients—a real winner.
Zucchini scarpaccia is a crispy, crunchy, and intensely flavorful dish composed primarily of vegetables. Before it came along, my kids would never have even considered eating zucchini unless it was in bread form and paired with chocolate chips.
This rustic Italian tart has since become a summer staple in our house. The best part? My kids gobble it up like french fries!
For An Extra-Crispy Crust
For an extra crispy crust, use cheesecloth to squeeze any excess water out of the zucchini. Pushing the zucchini into the colander will get a good amount of water out, but the extra step of using cheesecloth to squeeze out the remaining water will make the end result that much better.
Amp Up Your Zucchini Scarpaccia
- Along with a dusting of cornmeal, finish your tart with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano.
- You can add more flavor to the batter by adding dried herbs or herb blends, like Italian seasoning, fresh garlic or garlic powder, and/or even more freshly grated cheese. You may need to adjust the amount of salt.
- Finish the dish with chopped, fresh herbs like oregano, basil, or parsley.
- Serve it with marinara or a herby, lemony Greek yogurt sauce for dipping.
Simply Recipes / Kris Osborne
How To Reheat Leftovers
We never end up with extra at our house—it all gets eaten up as soon as it comes out of the oven! But extras do reheat well, so long as you follow these tips.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and place the slices down, keeping space in between each piece. Cook for up to 2 minutes, or until the bottom is golden-brown and crispy and the tart is warmed through, then flip and cook it for another 30 seconds. Serve it immediately while still hot and crispy.
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