Zucchini Slice

My easy Zucchini Slice recipe is sure to become a family favourite! It’s packed with veggies, can be modified to suit your tastes, it’s freezer friendly and BEST of all, it can be made and ready to eat in less than one hour.

When it comes to easy and versatile recipes, it really doesn’t get much better than this easy Zucchini Slice recipe. This recipe has practically been a staple in our house since even before we had kids as it really is the ultimate simple meal – or snack!

Why you will LOVE this Zucchini Slice:

• It’s versatile! You can add extra veggies to this recipe or use up what you already have.
• Need a Vegetarian Zucchini Slice? Simply omit the bacon.
• Budget Friendly as mentioned above, this recipe is perfect for using up any leftover vegetable that you have PLUS the remaining ingredients are all low cost staples.
• Freezer Friendly – you can pop this slice into your freezer where it will keep for up to three months.

Zucchini Slice Ingredients

• Zucchini – you will need one medium sized zucchini (approximately 150 grams) for this recipe.
• Carrot – if you don’t have any carrots, you can use sweet potato, broccoli, capsicum or any other type of vegetable instead.
• Flour – either plain or wholemeal self raising flour can be used for this recipe. If you only have plain flour, simply add 2 teaspoons of baking powder to it.
• Cheese – I use ‘Tasty’ Cheese for this recipe, you can also use cheddar if you wish.
• Bacon – you can use ham or prosciutto in place of bacon. Also you can omit it completely to make this recipe Vegetarian.

How to Make Zucchini Slice:

Please note you will find the full ingredient list and regular and Thermomix cooking methods in the recipe card below.

1. Cook the bacon and onion.

2. Combine the eggs and flour in a bowl.

3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.

4. Transfer to prepared baking dish.

5. Bake for 35- 40 minutes or until golden and cooked through when tested.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Expert Tips for making Zucchini Slice

• To store, cover with cling wrap or place into an airtight container and store in the fridge.
• This slice is freezer friendly, pop it into a freezer safe container and enjoy within 3 months.
• You can add additional vegetables to this recipe.
• I do not squeeze the liquid out of the grated zucchini when making this recipe.

More Zucchini Recipes:

• Easy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
• Banana and Zucchini Loaf
• Baked Chicken Zucchini and Cheese Balls
• Zucchini and Cheese Mini Muffins
• Carrot Apple and Zucchini Loaf
• Zucchini and Cheese Fritters

Zucchini Slice Recipe

Lauren

My easy Zucchini Slice recipe is sure to become a family favourite! It's packed with veggies, can be modified to suit your tastes, it's freezer friendly and also great for the kids lunch boxes. Both regular and Thermomix instructions included.

4.95 from 34 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Australian

Servings 8 slices

Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

• 28 x 18cm baking tray

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 zucchini approximately 150 grams
• ▢ 1 brown onion
• ▢ 1 carrot
• ▢ 4 rashers of shortcut bacon chopped into small pieces
• ▢ 2 cloves of garlic
• ▢ 1 cup tasty cheese 100 grams
• ▢ 1 cup self raising flour 150 grams
• ▢ 5 eggs
• ▢ salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan forced) and line a 28 x 18cm  slice tin with baking paper.
• Place the eggs in a jug and whisk until combined.
• Grate the cheese, onion, zucchini and carrot.
• Add approximately ¾ of the grated cheese to a large bowl along with the grated zucchini and carrot.
• Crush the garlic and add it along with the self raising flour, bacon pieces and salt and pepper. Add the egg mixture and mix well to combine.
• Pour into your slice tin and add a little extra grated cheese (optional). Pop in the oven and bake for 35 – 40 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.

Thermomix Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan forced) and line a 28 x 18cm  slice tin with baking paper.
• Place the tasty cheese into your Thermomix bowl and mix for 8 seconds, speed 8 to grate. Set aside until needed.
• Without washing the bowl, place the brown onion and garlic clove into your Thermomix bowl. Mix for 5 seconds, speed 5 to grate.
• Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and add the zucchini and carrot. Mix for 5 seconds, speed 5 to grate and then scrape down the sides of your bowl. You can grate for a further 4 seconds on speed 5 it you would like the veggies pieces smaller.
• Add the eggs, salt and pepper, self raising flour, bacon pieces and approximately ¾ of the cheese you grated earlier.  Mix for 15 seconds, speed 4 on reverse to combine.
• Pour into your slice tin and add the remaining grated cheese. Pop in the oven and bake for 35 – 40 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.

Notes

• To store, cover with cling wrap or place into an airtight container and store in the fridge.
• This slice is freezer friendly, pop it into a freezer safe container and enjoy within 3 months.
• You can add additional vegetables to this recipe.
• I do not squeeze the liquid out of the grated zucchini when making this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1618IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Dinners, Lunch Box, Thermomix

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