Vegan Zucchini Scones Are a Great Alternative With Tea

With a crisp flaky crust, and a moist tender interior, youd never know that these scones are vegan. Thanks to some caramelized onions and shiitake mushroom powder, they almost taste like they have cheese in them. Chock full of zucchini and with a hint of Zaatar, which adds a marvelous herbal note, these scones make for a delicious savory alternative at tea.

First cut along the dark lines, then cut along the light lines.

Zaatar is the Arabic name for Thyme, but its also used to describe a blend of spices, which often includes thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and salt. Its a delicious blend thats great on meats, vegetables, and especially baked goods.

Because of the amount of olive oil in these scones (taking the place of butter), its important to use one with a mild creamy flavor. Strong olive oils will overwhelm the other ingredients and may even make your scones taste bitter. Also, since the olive oil is not solid like butter, this dough is going to be much more wet than a regular scone. Just use a well-floured surface and make sure you have flour on your hands.

The most time consuming component is caramelizing the onions, but if youve been following along and have a batch of caramelized onions portioned and frozen, these scones comes together in about 30 minutes. Theyre best fresh, but they can be kept and reheated in a toaster oven for up to three days.