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Zucchini Vegetable Slice is a savory cake that can be served as main course, breakfast or as a side dish. It’s very filling and healthy at the same time. It does require a bit of baking time, but other than that, it’s pretty quick to prepare.

Zucchini Vegetable Slice on a plate with a fork

This savory cake has a great balance of flavors. Carrots and onion give it a nice sweetness, while cheese enriches it with savory flavors, giving it a creamy texture. If you wish to change things up a little, you can add bacon or ham to the cake.

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Savory zucchini casserole on a plate, sliced

Zucchini Bake (Savory Casserole)

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Servings
8 Servings
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
This cheesy zucchini casserole is the epitome of healthy comfort food. Teeming with veggies, it's perfect served by all by itself or as a unique side dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 small zucchini (about 2 lbs)
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk eggs in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Peel the carrots and zucchini and grate them on the largest side of a cheese grater. Dice the onion and place all the veggies into a large bowl.
    In a large bowl there are grated zucchini and carrots and diced onions
  • Add flour and baking powder to the bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add whisked eggs, oil, and cheese to the bowl and stir again to combine. Season mixture with salt, keeping in mind that the cheese will add a burst of salty/savory flavor.
    Flour and baking powder added to the veggies in the mixing bowl
  • Brush a 9 in. or 11 in. pan with oil. Pour the batter into the pan and bake at 350°F for 60 minutes.
    All the zucchini casserole ingredients in a pan
  • Let the cake cool for a few minutes in the pan. Slice and enjoy!
    a slice of savory zucchini casserole
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Bake (Savory Casserole)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 113mg38%
Sodium 436mg18%
Potassium 478mg14%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 2938IU59%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 174mg17%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted August 14, 2014

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