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Italian scarpaccia vegan

A classic Italian scarpaccia is a simple zucchini tart with few ingredients. It's an ideal way to eat lots of vegetables and is a lovely vegan-friendly side dish.

3 hours 20 minutes
4 persons

You can enjoy an Italian scarpaccia on its own or serve as a side dish. This zucchini tart is made without eggs, dairy, or cheese, making it vegan-friendly.

You can add extra flavorings such as garlic, chili powder, rosemary, thyme, or even Parmesan cheese. Often, the flowers of the zucchini plant are also added, giving this classic recipe even more flavor and texture.

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Véronique Pouw

Made by Véronique

Published at 2025-01-17, this recipe is for 4 persons and takes 3 hours 20 minutes.

Updated at: 2025-01-17

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Preparation time
2 hours 20 minutes
Time cooking
1 hour
Total time
3 hours 20 minutes

Preparation – 20 minutes + 2 hours waiting time

Slice the zucchinis into very thin rounds. It's best to use a mandoline or food slicer for this.

Peel the onions and cut them into thin (half) rings.

Mix the zucchini and onion with a generous teaspoon of salt in a large bowl. The salt will help release the moisture from the zucchini. Knead the mixture with your hands for about 2-3 minutes to release even more moisture from the zucchini.

Season the zucchini with pepper and place a plate and a weight on top of the mixture. Let it sit for at least 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.

Italian scarpaccia - vegan zucchini tart
Italian scarpaccia - vegan zucchini tart

Finishing the Italian Scarpaccia – 1 hour

Place the zucchini in a colander on top of a bowl to catch the released moisture and press out as much liquid as possible (reserve the liquid!).

Measure the liquid and top it up with extra water if needed, until you have 200 ml.

Make a smooth batter by mixing the zucchini liquid with 120 grams of flour, 30 grams of fine cornmeal, and a small splash of good quality olive oil. Stir in the zucchini and onion and mix well.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper or coat with a little olive oil. Divide the zucchini mixture evenly over the baking tray.

Place a sheet of parchment paper on top and press down firmly so the surface is as smooth and flat as possible. Pressing it down very well will make the scarpaccia crispier.

Remove the parchment paper and drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the zucchini.

Bake the scarpaccia until golden brown and cooked through, about 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

Tips!

How long can I store scarpaccia?

You can store scarpaccia in the fridge for up to a week. It tastes best when warm or lukewarm, so it's best to reheat it briefly in the oven or air fryer.

Can I add flavorings to scarpaccia?

You can add Parmesan cheese, a bit of chili powder, rosemary, thyme, and/or garlic to this basic scarpaccia recipe.

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