Tarte aux courgettes

Tarte aux courgettes is a delightful gluten-free French pizza that showcases the freshness of zucchini and a creamy cheese filling, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. This dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing with its vibrant green color.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Gluten-free pizza crust - 1 (approximately 25 cm diameter)
• Ricotta cheese - 100 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
3. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the gluten-free pizza crust.
4. Arrange the sliced zucchini on top of the ricotta mixture in a circular pattern, overlapping slightly.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the zucchini and season with a little more salt and pepper.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the crust is golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Zucchini is low in calories and high in water content, promoting hydration and weight management.
• Ricotta cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium, essential for bone health.

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