Zucchini Basil Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups white flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini)
• 2 tablespoons finely julienned fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or grana padano (or similar hard grating)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C/425°F

2. 2

   Grease muffin tins.

3. 3

   Combine the eggs, milk and oil in a large bowl. Combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in another bowl and add to the liquid mixture in batches, stirring to blend. Don't overblend!

4. 4

   Add the zucchini and basil and stir to blend.

5. 5

   Fill each muffin cup about 1/2 full. Sprinkle the top with the cheese.

6. 6

   Bake for about 20-25 minutes for regular size muffins, 15-20 minutes for the mini muffins, until the tops are golden brown and puffy.

7. 7

   Serve while still warm.