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Vegetarian Zucchini Slice

Fluffy Vegetarian Zucchini Slice Everyone Will Love

This Vegetarian Zucchini Slice is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal that appeals to even the pickiest eaters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 medium Zucchini Firm, about 6-8 inches long
  • 1 Carrot Shredded
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Substitutable with mozzarella or your favorite cheese
  • 3 Eggs Whisked
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour as needed
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • to taste Salt & Herbs Generous amounts recommended
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes Optional
  • 1 tbsp Onion Flakes Fresh onions can work but may increase moisture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Box Grater or Food Processor
  • baking tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C for fan-forced oven. Grease and line a 16cm x 26cm baking tray.
  2. Sift together flour and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Wash, peel and shred zucchini and carrot, then squeeze out excess moisture.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add shredded veggies, cheese, salt, herbs, chili flakes, and onion flakes, mixing well.
  5. Fold in the flour mixture gently until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the baking tray, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge, and reheat as needed.

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