Zucchini Slice
162kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini (peel, grate, and squeeze out excess liquid)
- 5 large eggs
- 1 garlic (minced)
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 1½ cups diced yellow onion
- 4 thick-slices of bacon or bacon rasher
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (or more according to your liking)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil
Method
- Preheat the oven to 360°F.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the flour then stir until combined and smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and gently stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to even out the surface. Bake the mixture in a preheated oven at 360°F for about 40 minutes (or longer as needed until it's fully cooked).
Nutrition
Calories162kcalCarbohydrates9gProtein6gFat11gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat4gTrans Fat1gCholesterol77mgSodium157mgPotassium166mgFiber1gSugar2gVitamin A332IUVitamin C11mgCalcium73mgIron1mg
Notes
Self-raising flour. You can substitute it with gluten-free or regular all-purpose flour with ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder.
To prepare the baking dish. You can grease the baking dish with butter and/or line it with baking paper.
To prevent mushy zucchini slices. Make sure to squeeze out excess liquid from grated zucchini. You can use a salad spinner and/or a clean kitchen towel.
Storing. Cool the zucchini slice down and do not leave the leftovers to sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container or sealed ziplock bag. Properly stored, the leftovers will last up to 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
Reheating. Reheat the zucchini slice in the microwave for a minute or longer, or bake it in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Cover the zucchini if baking in the oven.