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Zucchini swirls without butter and eggs

17/11/2023

I can offer you a recipe for zucchini swirls without the use of butter or eggs. Considering your restrictions, we will use extra virgin olive oil as fat and water to moisten the dough.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of flour
  • 100 ml of lukewarm water
  • 50 ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Dry active yeast for baking, 1 packet (about 7 g) or equivalent fresh yeast
  • Aromatic herbs to taste (for example, thyme, rosemary or oregano)

Preparation

  1. Dough: In a bowl, mix the flour with the salt and dry yeast. Add the lukewarm water and oil, then knead until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mass. If using fresh yeast, dissolve it in the water before adding it to the other ingredients. Let the dough rest for about 1 hour in a warm place, covered with a tea towel, until it doubles in volume.

  2. Preparing the zucchini: Meanwhile, wash the zucchini and cut them into julienne or grate them with a large-hole grater. Season the zucchini with salt, pepper, and the chosen aromatic herbs.

  3. Rolling out: After the dough has risen, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle about half a centimeter thick.

  4. Filling: Spread the zucchini over the rolled-out dough, leaving a free edge to make rolling easier.

  5. Forming the swirls: Roll the dough up on itself, starting from the long side, wrapping the zucchini inside, then cut the rolled up dough into slices about 2 cm thick.

  6. Baking: Place the swirls on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper with the cut side facing up. Let them rise for another 15-20 minutes while the oven heats up to 180 °C. Then bake the swirls for about 20 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.

  7. Finishing: Remove the swirls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Fun Facts

Savory swirls are a perfect solution for an aperitif or a buffet. The zucchini version is particularly light and lends itself well to variations with other flavored vegetables or different condiments, such as spreadable cheeses (vegan if you are avoiding animal products), pesto or tapenade. Aromatic herbs and spices can be changed according to personal tastes to always create new flavors.

Zucchini swirls without butter and eggs