What a delicious dessert to add zucchini to: the effect is unrivaled
Zucchini can be used not only for making appetizers and casseroles, but also for desserts. The vegetable should be added to make baked goods lush and juicy. It combines perfectly with chocolate.
The idea of cooking a sweet chocolate brownie with zucchini is published on the page of the famous Ukrainian cook Vitalina Mkrtchian (vitalina mkrtchian) in Instagram. No one will be able to recognize the unusual ingredient in the dish.
Recipe for brownies with zucchini
Source: Screenshot of a post on Vitalina Mkrtchyan's Instagram page
Ingredients:
- zucchini - 300 g
- yogurt/sour cream - 60 g
- vegetable oil - 60 g
- sugar - 130 g
- eggs - 2 pcs.
- flour - 100 g
- cocoa (20-22%) - 85 g
- leavening agent - 1 tsp.
- salt - 1/2 tsp.
- chocolate (70%) - 100 g
Method of preparation:
Grating zucchini
Source: Screenshot of a post on Vitalina Mkrtchyan's Instagram page
1. Using a grater, finely grate the zucchini.
2. Drain excess liquid and press the zucchini with paper towels several times to get some of the moisture out. But never squeeze with your hands.
Add flour and cocoa
Source: Screenshot of a post on Vitalina Mkrtchyan's Instagram page
3. In a large bowl, mix yogurt, vegetable oil, and brown sugar.
4. Beat with a whisk until smooth.
5. Add vanilla and eggs, continuing to whisk.
Adding the chocolate
Source: Screenshot of a post on Vitalina Mkrtchyan's Instagram page
6. Add zucchini, stir and set aside.
7. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
Pour the mixture into the baking dish
Source: Screenshot of a post on Vitalina Mkrtchyan's Instagram page
8. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until combined and no lumps of flour remain.
9. Add some of the chocolate chips to the batter, reserving the other third for the top of the bread.
Baking brownies
Source: Screenshot of a post on Vitalina Mkrtchyan's Instagram page
10. Pour the dough into a bread mold lined with parchment and greased with oil.
11. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate shavings on top.
12. Bake for 45 minutes at 175 degrees.
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