Vegetable and Ham Slice (Printable View)
Moist savory bake with zucchini, carrot, spinach, bell pepper, ham and cheddar. Ideal for lunchboxes and brunches.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
02 - 1 cup grated carrot
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
→ Ham & Cheese
06 - 1 cup ham, diced
07 - 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 5 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup milk
10 - 1/4 cup olive oil
→ Dry Ingredients
11 - 1 cup self-raising flour
12 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Herbs
15 - 2 tbsp chives or parsley, finely chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with baking paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and olive oil until well combined.
03 - Add grated zucchini, carrot, spinach, bell pepper, onion, ham, and cheese. Stir to mix.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
05 - Fold dry ingredients and chopped herbs into the wet mixture until just combined.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You can prep it ahead and it actually tastes better the next day
- It sneaks vegetables into picky eaters meals without them noticing
- The leftovers make the most effortless lunch you will ever pack
02 -
- Squeezing the zucchini is the most critical step, skip it and you will have a mushy center
- Letting it cool completely makes slicing so much cleaner
- The crust will be the most flavorful part, so do not trim it off
03 -
- Grate your vegetables on the finer side of your box grater for better texture
- Let the batter sit for 10 minutes before baking for extra tender results