Name: Zucchini Slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 5 eggs; 150 grams (1 cup) plain flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 400 grams (3 cups) zucchini/courgette (grated); 300 grams (1 cup) corn kernels (canned or fresh); 1 brown onion (finely chopped); 200 grams short cut bacon (finely chopped); 110 grams (1 cup) cheddar cheese (grated, low fat); 30 mls (6 teaspoons) olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped); extra thyme and parmesan cheese to serve

Ingredients

Plain Four: You can also use wholemeal or spelt for an even healthier version of this zucchini slice. If you prefer to use self-raising flour omit the baking powder.

Eggs: Free range and fresh!

Brown Onion: Medium size, you can swap it out for red/Spanish onion if you prefer.

Corn: I always have tinned corn in the cupboard and that is what I tend to use, but I also use fresh corn too. If you have frozen use that.

Baking Powder: Omit if using self-raising flour.

Zucchini: It wouldn't be a zucchini slice without it! I say zucchini, you may say courgette.

Grated Cheddar: Go for low fat for a healthier recipe. If it isn't an issue use standard cheese. Tasty can also be used.

Olive Oil: Use light flavoured olive oil. It adds a little "lubricant" to the mix, it can be omitted.

Thyme: Fresh is best for this recipe. If using dried only use 1 teaspoon.

Shortcut Bacon: Use lean bacon from the not streaky bacon. The bacon made from the lean eye of the loin.

Recipe Walk Through

eggs beaten in a white bowl with other ingredients around it

In a large mixing bowl beat eggs until combined.

Add flour and baking powder, mix until combined.

Then add the rest of the ingredients.

zucchini slice ingredients in a white bowl before mixing

ingredients for slice mixed together in a white bowl

Mix until all ingredients are complete combined.

Pour ingredients into prepared baking tin. Bake in the oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on top.

If using the 30 x 20cm tin the zucchini slice should be cooked in roughly 30 minutes.

slice mixture in a lined baking tin ready for the oven

Alternative Ingredient Suggestions

Make it Vegetarian: Simply leave out the bacon

Leave out the oil: You can get away with omitting the oil from the slice. I've done so by mistake on the odd occasion and it's just as tasty.

Mix up the Veggies: The zucchini/courgette is a given, but you could swap the corn with baby peas. Replace half a cup of zucchini with grated carrot or sweet potato.

Get Cheesy: Instead of cheddar or tasty use the same amount of fresh ricotta or smoked cheese.

As you can see from the pictures I have made my slice a little higher than normal. It is almost a zucchini loaf. By doing so it allows me to bake the slice longer. This results in a browner crustier exterior of the slice.

If making a flatter slice, by using the larger pan suggested in the recipe, the baking time is reduced resulting in a cooked slice but not as golden. Either way it will still be delicious.

Sara xxx