Zucchini and provola savory muffins

Savory muffins with zucchini and provola are a delicious snack that can be served as an appetizer or a snack. Here’s how to prepare them.

Ingredients

• 250 g of flour
• 2 medium zucchinis
• 150 g of provola (or another melting cheese of your choice)
• 100 ml of milk
• 2 eggs
• 80 ml of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 packet of baking powder for savory cakes
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a muffin tin, greasing it or lining it with paper liners.
2. Wash and grate the zucchinis. You can choose to grate them with a large or fine hole grater, depending on the texture you prefer in the final muffin.
3. Dice the provola into small cubes.
4. In a bowl, beat the eggs with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Add the oil and milk and mix well.
5. Incorporate the sifted flour with the baking powder, stirring to avoid lumps.
6. Add the grated zucchini and diced provola to the batter and mix until you get a homogeneous mixture.
7. Distribute the batter into the muffin tins, filling them about 3/4 full.
8. Bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the tin, then remove them and serve warm or at room temperature.

Fun Facts

Savory muffins are a variant of classic sweet muffins and can be customized with a multitude of ingredients, from vegetables to cheeses, to cold cuts. They originated in America but have spread all over the world, with each culture adding its local variations. In Italy, for example, typical cheeses such as provola or pecorino are used to give an Italian touch to this international preparation. Enjoy your meal!