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What is Batzina?
Batzina is the traditional dough pie that originates from Thessaly. Karditsa makes us feel so excited with this pie, which, initially, was considered an easy, low-budget and filling meal for people who had been working hard in the fields during the summer months. Over time, this pie was loved by the new generations and continued to exist and made known by the parents who made it for their children. This pie is ideal no matter the meal of the day, as it is very filling. Personally, I enjoy it mainly in the morning with my plant milk or my favorite smoothie.
How do I know this pie?
This recipe reminds me many of my childhood memories, since my mother used to make this pie that I loved very much, especially when it was summer and zucchini was a seasonal vegetable. More specifically, I won’t forget the summers in Halkidiki, Greece, where I enjoyed the sea, the games with my friends and this pie! But what about the vegan version? It is the same delicious and easy recipe! The ingredients are very easy to find and it is low-budget too! Are you ready to make it?
Greek Zucchini Pie (Batzina)
Ingredients
- 1 k zucchini
- 3 green onions
- 300 g flour for all uses
- 400 g soy yogurt
- 2 tbsp. vegan butter
- 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp. Himalayan salt
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. basil powder
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 pinch of freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 bunch of dill
- sesame (as much as we want)
Instructions
- We wash the zucchini and remove the edges.
- We shred the zucchini in the grater and drain them very well with our hands to remove all their liquids.
- We finely chop the green onions and the dill.
- We mix the flour, the baking powder, the salt, the garlic powder, the basil and the pepper in a bowl.
- We heat the butter and melt it. We set it aside for a few minutes, until it gets cool.
- We put the yogurt and the melted butter in another bowl and mix them well.
- We add the shredded zucchini, the green onions and the dill in the bowl with the flour and we mix them well.
- Then, in the same bowl, we put the mixture with the yogurt and butter and mix well, while making ourselves sure to create a united mixture.
- We spread baking paper in a baking pan and add the mixture.
- We spread the mixture very well in the pan, to create a thin layer of dough.
- We sprinkle the pie on top with sesame seeds.
- We bake for 45-50 minutes at 180°C.
- We serve and enjoy!
Notes
Have a nice cooking session!
