Also known as a courgette, the zucchini is technically a fruit, but has a neutral flavour so lends itself to a variety of dishes, savoury and sweet.
Rich in plant compounds that stabilise blood sugar to protect against diabetes, and support eye health.
Zucchini Slice
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Servings
9
Prep Time
19 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
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6 eggs, whisked
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1/2 cup Greek natural yoghurt
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1/2 cup milk of choice
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1/2 cup wholemeal self-raising flour
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1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
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2 zucchinis, grated & excess moisture squeezed out
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1 brown onion, finely diced
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1 medium carrot, grated
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2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
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2 slices ham off the bone, trimmed and diced (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C and brush a rectangle baking dish with olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine whisked eggs, yoghurt and milk. Add grated cheese, zucchini, onion, carrot and chopped ham. Fold in flour. Stir to combine.
Transfer to the prepared dish, top with tomato slices and bake for approx. 40-45 minutes (or until golden and a skewer can be removed from the centre clean).
Serve hot or cold with a fresh salad.