Savory Zucchini Kugel

This recipe originated about 10 years ago when I was in college. I became very close with a girl named Shoshana. She's a whiz in the kitchen. She did all the schooling for an RD, but now she owns a very successful bakery.
Anyways, when I tried this kugel at her house once, it was when I realized how good zucchinis can actually taste. I was still learning about nutrition, about the vitamins and minerals in foods and why they are good for us. I grew up in a house with a very picky father, who would not touch zucchinis. So honestly  I am not even sure I had ever really tasted a zucchini. This recipe blew my mind. It is so flavorful. Zucchinis really pick up flavors really well. The trick here is the 4 caramelized onions. Every person who tries this recipe (even my dad who doesn’t like zucchinis), loves it and asks for the recipe.  
Gila Glassberg
Gila Glassberg,MS, RD, CDN
Zucchini Kugel

Zucchini Kugel Ingredients:

- 6  medium zucchinis

- 4 onions, sliced into half rings

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 tablespoon baking powder

- 4 eggs

- 1.5 tsp kosher Salt 

- 1/2 tsp black pepper 

- 1/4 cup oil (adjust as needed for sautéing the onions)

- cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a similar oven-safe dish.

2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté for about 30 - 60 minutes, stirring continuously, until they are caramelized. 

3. Meanwhile, shred the zucchinis using a food processor or a grater.

4. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded zucchinis with eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and the sautéed onions.

5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is cooked through. You can bake it longer if you prefer a crunchier texture. You can also lower the temperature to 350 and continue to cook until the 2 hour mark. 

7. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool before serving.

Enjoy!




Gila Glassberg is a Master's level registered dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. As a teenager, she was faced with constant diet talk, body shaming and obsessive guilt around food. She struggled with disordered eating. This is what propelled her into the field of nutrition. She uses a non-diet, weight-neutral approach called Intuitive Eating. She helps growth oriented women break out of chronic dieting, and regain clarity into what is really important to them.