Prep: 10mins | Cook: 35 mins | Makes: 12-16 slices
My simple and delicious zucchini slice recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but can also be easily adapted for non-gluten free and meat eaters.
Preparation is a breeze, with just 10 minutes of your time. Then, let the oven work its magic for 35 minutes while you relax or attend to other tasks. This recipe serves 8 people as a satisfying lunch option, or 4 as a main.
And it’s a great way to incorporate more vegetables in the fussy eaters diet. Zucchini is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, so whether you’re a vegetarian, gluten-free, or a meat lover, this zucchini slice recipe has got you covered.
EQUIPMENT
Lined and greased baking tray at least 3cm deep, 31 x 23cm (12 x 9 inch) or two 26.5 x 16.5cm (10.5 x 6.5inch)
** Whenever I buy a jar of sundried tomatoes, I have lots of left over oil, which I use to cook with. It will keep for weeks in the fridge, so hang on to it and use whenever you need a tomato infused oil.
*** Make oatflour by ‘milling’ rolled oats in a food processor, mini chopper or coffee/spice grinder
1. Gather all ingredients
2. preheat oven to 170C fan asisted, otherwise 180C
3. Grease and line a baking dish with your preferred cooking oil
4. Cook your finely chopped onion in the sundried tomato oil** for a few minutes whilst you grate you zucchini and cheese
5. in a medium bowl whisk the eggs with the oil, salt, pepper and smoked paprika
6. in a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, cooked onion, flour & baking powder
7. add the egg mixture to the flour/zucchini mix and mix
8. add 3/4 of the grated cheese and combine well
9. pour into the prepared baking tray and top with the remaining cheese
10. bake for 35 minutes or until firm to touch
11. cool for 10 minutes in the tray, then gently lift out and slice into 12-16 slices.
Per serving (approx): 279 Cals, 13.8g Protein, 17.9g Carbs, 18.4g Fat, 1.7g Sugar
Suitable for home freezing
ALTERNATIVES & SUBSTITUTIONS
Not gluten-free?
Use 1 cup SR flour or 1 cup breadcrumbs instead of oat flour and leave out the baking powder
Substitute 1/3 leek (150g) for onion
If you don’t have sundried tomato oil use olive oil or any other vegetable oil
Substitute cheddar for any other cheese or a mixture of cheeses. I often use a mixture cheddar & mozzarella.
Meat eaters
4 rashers smoked bacon (100g) grilled/fried and finely chopped or lardons & leave out the salt
or spice it up with 30-50g finely chopped chorizo
Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to enhance the flavor, I like to add parsley, oregano or thyme.