Zucchini Slice (Healthy Vegetarian Recipe)
This Zucchini Slice is similar to a baked zucchini frittata and a classic Australian dish. It's healthy and crazy easy to make, and can be enjoyed hot or cold so it's great for meal prep
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 213kcal
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Ingredients
- 1.1lb / 500g zucchini (approx 2 large)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 small onion - finely diced
- 1 cup grated cheddar or grana padano cheese
- 1 cup flour - I've used chickpea flour
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 handful chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini’s with a box grater, you should have about 3 cups once grated. Add a good pinch of salt and leave it on the side for now
- In the meantime whisk the eggs in a large bowl and preheat oven to 340℉/170℃
- Then add the onion, parsley, olive oil, cheese and a good pinch of salt and pepper and stir together
- Grab a big handful of the grated zucchini and squeeze out all the excess water. Work in batches for all of the zucchini then add them to the mixture and stir together - you can discard the released water
- Add the flour and baking powder and gently fold into the mixture, making sure there is no flour left at the bottom of the bowl
- Line a rectangle baking tray (about 11x9 inches / 28x23cm in size) with parchment paper. Pour in the zucchini batter, tap a couple of times on the kitchen bench top and flatten the top with a spatula to an even layer
- Bake in the oven for 30 - 35 minutes - the top should be lightly golden brown. Check by sticking a toothpick in the middle, it should come out clean and not wet. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes in the pan
- Slice into 8 pieces and enjoy your delicious Zucchini Slice hot or cold
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Notes
- Zucchini – make sure to salt the grated zucchini first to help draw out excess moisture. Then squeeze it really well to remove as much liquid as possible - this step is key to avoiding a soggy slice. You can use a clean kitchen towel or simply your hands
- Easy clean up - line your tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier
- Cooking time - watch closely as ovens vary, aim for a lightly golden top without over baking
- Meal prep – freeze individual slices on a baking sheet for about 1 hour until firm, then transfer to freezer bags or an airtight container. Thaw before reheating for a quick snack or easy lunch
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2mg
