Classic Zucchini Slice

This is a great recipe to increase your intake of veggies, and use up some of those veg that might be a bit dodgy and floating around in the bottom of your fridge drawer. Both of those things can only be a good thing for both your health and your budget. Plus the eggs in the slice will help keep you full for longer and give you great energy. Perfect for a snack or even a breakkie on the run either warmed up with your Regenerate or Reheat function or at room temp. This Queen is not really a fan of the fridge cold food!

A little bit of Steam is what we need here. Not too much so keep it low on your Combination Steam if you have a variable Steam setting. If you have a V-ZUG or Wolf Combi-Steam (lucky you!) - your best bet is your Hot Air Humid or Convection Humid which will keep the moisture from the slice inside the oven as it cooks, creating its own Steam without the need to add any more.

You can dress this up by adding some halved cherry tomatoes on top before you cook if you like. A great way to add even more nutrition and make it look pretty. Any herbs you have will work and you can add other grated veg to change it up and use what you have. Incorporating (or substituting) things like chopped broccoli, corn kernels, mushrooms, chopped capsicum or even thawed frozen peas will also work well. If you don’t have parmesan try some grated tasty or even some feta. It’s super versatile! Don’t be restricted - take the base idea and go with it.

makes 9 good sized pieces

Ingredients:
2 small zucchinis (coarsely grated)
4 rashers short cut bacon or 3 slices good quality ham (chopped)
1/4 cup grated parmesan (+ 1 tbs extra for sprinkling on top)
2 spring onions (root discarded, remainder sliced thinly)
8 cherry or grape tomatoes (halved) - optional
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
s&p
2 tbs chopped fresh herbs (try parsley, mint or basil)
1 cup self raising flour *use GF self raising if you need to
6 XL eggs (lightly beaten)

Method:

Line a slice style baking tin with baking paper.
Select Hot Air Humid or Combination Steam. (For variable Steam select 10% or low.) Set the temperature to 180°C. Allow to pre-heat.
Place the zucchini, bacon/ham, ¼ cup parmesan, nutmeg, herbs & flour into a large mixing bowl. Season very well with s&p. Stir to combine.
Add the eggs and mix gently until JUST combined. (The mixture should be lumpy. Don't over mix!)
Pour into the lined tin. Press the halved tomatoes (if using) into the top gently, seed side up and sprinkle over the remaining parmesan.
Place into the centre of your oven on a rack/shelf. Cook for approx 30 minutes or until puffed, golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan before removing. Allow to cool before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freezing in individual pieces wrapped in cling film.

Tip: For a vegetarian version swap the chopped bacon/ham for 4 chopped button mushrooms.

This easy and nutritious snack is a go to that will be on high rotation I think. Whip one up at the start or end of each week to reduce your food waste and have something handy in the fridge for when the munchies strike. Remember to use your Regenerate to bring them back to that "just cooked" state any time you like.

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Yours in the kitchen,

The CSQ. x