Zucchini Slice

This zucchini slice is a family recipe made with grated vegetables, bacon, cheese and a mix of herbs. It’s easy to portion for the fridge or freezer, making it useful for lunches and savoury breakfast meal prep. Add a salad or your favourite sides when you need a larger meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1 10

Course Breakfast, lunch, Snack

Cuisine Australian, Mediterranean, Western

Servings slices

Calories 286 kcal

Equipment

Casserole Dish, 20 x 30cm (8 × 12 inches)

Ingredients

5 eggs
½ cup milk, subs note 3
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups grated zucchini, approx.3 zucchinis
1 onion
3 rashers bacon, subs note 1
1 cup grated cheese
1 cup self-raising flour, subs note 2
2 tablespoon fresh parsley
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon rosemary
½ teaspoon basil
salt and pepper to taste, keep salt minimal because of stock cube
1 stock cube

Instructions

Preparing

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F
Wash and coarsely grate the zucchini, then measure 3 cups grated zucchini before squeezing. Lightly squeeze in handfuls or a clean tea towel or paper towel.
Finely chop 1 onion, 3 rashers bacon, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, removing any tough rind from the bacon.
Lightly beat 5 eggs in a large bowl, then whisk in ½ cup milk, 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste until evenly combined.
Add the grated zucchini, onion, bacon, fresh parsley, 1 cup grated cheese, 1 cup self-raising flour, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp rosemary, ½ tsp basil, and finely crumbled 1 stock cube. Season with salt and pepper to taste, going lightly on salt, then fold until no dry pockets of flour remain.
Lightly grease or line a 20 × 30 cm (8 × 12 inches) baking dish (the mixture will be about 4cm thick. if using a different size, the baking time may need to be adjusted). Spread the mixture evenly in the dish and smooth the top.

Cooking

Bake for approximately 45–55 minutes, based on a batter depth of approximately 4 cm. The top should be golden, the centre should be set without a liquid wobble, and a knife inserted into the middle should come out without wet batter.
Check earlier if using a larger dish with shallower batter; a smaller dish with deeper batter will need longer. If the top browns before the centre cooks, loosely cover with foil and continue baking.
Rest in the dish for 10–15 minutes before cutting to help the slices hold together. Serve warm or portion for meal prep.

Notes

Note 1 - bacon

Swap for a similar amount of chopped ham or omit for a meat-free version. For a vegetarian slice, also use a vegetable stock cube and suitable cheese.

Note 2 - self-raising flour

Replace 1 cup self-raising flour with 1 cup plain flour mixed with 2 teaspoons baking powder.

Note 3 - milk

Replace with the same quantity of unsweetened soy milk. For a dairy-free slice, also use dairy-free grated cheese and check the stock cube ingredients.

Nutritional information based off cow's milk and cow's cheese.

Serve with

Serve alongside a side of salad to keep it savoury or with some yogurt, granola and berries to contrast.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge below 5°C for up to 3 days, keeping salad and dressing separate.

Reheating

Air fry a refrigerated portion at 160°C for approximately 5–8 minutes for firmer edges, or microwave for 60–90 seconds for a softer result, continuing as needed until steaming hot throughout.

Freezing

Freeze individually wrapped portions in an airtight freezer bag or container for up to 3 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat within 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 725IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 1mg

Keyword comfort food, Meal Prep Recipe, quick, savory

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