Herbed Summer Squash and Potato Torte
Total Time
Approximately 1 hour 55 minutes
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Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (10 grams) chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds (905 grams) Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut into very thin (1/8-inch) rounds
- 12 ounces (340 grams) any green or yellow zucchini or other summer squash, cut into very thin (1/8-inch) rounds
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) olive oil
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Line a deep 10- to 11-inch ovenproof skillet or cast-iron pan or cake pan with a large round of parchment paper, pressing it across the bottom and pleating it up the sides.
Step 3
Set aside 1/4 cup sliced green onions. Toss remaining green onions, all the parmesan, flour, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and lots of freshly ground pepper (about 3/4 teaspoon) in a medium bowl to blend.
Step 4
Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in concentric circles in the bottom of your prepared pan, overlapping them slightly. Layer 1/2 of squash in concentric circles atop the potatoes. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of oil and sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat with 1/3 potatoes, 1/2 of squash, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1/3 cheese mixture. Top with the last 1/3 of potatoes, drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons of oil, and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Press gently to flatten.
Step 5
Cover pan tightly with foil (or with a lid, if your pan has one) and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until potatoes are almost tender. Remove foil (or lid) and bake another 30 to 35 minutes, until the torte is browned on top and the potatoes are tender.
Step 6
Let cool for 10 minutes in pan then use the sling of parchment paper to lift the torte out of the pan and onto a serving plate or cutting board. Sprinkle with reserved green onions. Cut into 8 wedges and eat right away.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
The torte can be made in advance and kept chilled in the fridge until needed. To rewarm, cover again with foil or lid, and place in a 350-degree oven until heated through, about 30 minutes. It's even better reheated as it gets more browned at the edges and more tender inside.
Originally, this torte was made in two 8-inch cake pans. Since 2012, it's been made as one larger torte, usually in a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. In 2023, the recipe was updated to reflect this.
