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Zucchini and Bacon Slice

Delicious Zucchini and Bacon Slice for Perfect Quick Meals

This Zucchini and Bacon Slice is perfect for quick meals, combining savory bacon with wholesome zucchini for a delicious dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Zucchini, grated Use if zucchinis are particularly large
  • 1 medium Carrot, grated
  • 1 medium Onion (Brown/Yellow), diced Can be replaced with shallots or omitted
  • 1 medium Red Capsicum/Bell Pepper, diced Any pepper variant can be used
For the Binders
  • 3 Eggs, whisked For a vegan option, use flax eggs
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk works for a dairy-free choice
For the Flavor
  • 200 grams Bacon, sliced Diced ham can be used or omitted
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese Lower-fat cheese can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra for sautéing
  • 1 cup Self-Raising Flour All-purpose flour with baking powder can be an alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Colander
  • frying pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Grater

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a square baking dish (approx. 9x9 inches) with baking paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini and carrot into a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to drain excess moisture.
  3. In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion and bacon until golden and crisp for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Squeeze any remaining moisture from the drained zucchini and carrot, combine with red capsicum, sautéed onion and bacon, grated cheese, and self-raising flour in a mixing bowl.
  5. Add whisked eggs, milk, and remaining olive oil to the mixture, then season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smooth the top, and sprinkle with reserved grated cheese before baking for 35-40 minutes until golden.
  7. Once baked, let cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure zucchini and carrot are well-drained to avoid a soggy slice. Allow the slice to cool completely before cutting for cleaner edges.

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