Zucchini, Bacon & Cheddar Slice

Grated zucchini and onion bake with bacon, eggs and cheddar.

Cooking time ≈ 1 h 5 min

Estimated nutrition · Per serving
≈ 360 kcal · Protein 14 g · Carbs 15 g · Fat 27 g

Ingredients

• 400 g zucchini (about 2 medium), grated
• 1 brown onion, grated (save the juice)
• 60 ml olive oil (1/4 cup)
• 200 g bacon, diced
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 5-6 large eggs
• 115–120 g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (about 150–170 g)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• chives (optional)

Method

1. Grate zucchini and squeeze lightly, leaving some moisture. Cook bacon in olive oil until golden; add garlic for the final 30 seconds.
2. Whisk eggs with flour, baking powder and pepper. Mix in zucchini, onion with its juices, bacon with cooking oil and cheese.
3. Pour into a baking dish and add a little cheese on top. Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes until the centre is just set.
4. Finish with optional chives.