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zucchini slice healthy recipe with broccoli spinach peas and cottage cheese

Healthy Zucchini Slice

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Author: Irena Macri
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine: Australian
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5 from 2 votes
Calories: 175kcal
Learn how to make delicious and healthy zucchini slice with a twist of cottage cheese, peas, broccoli and spinach. This frittata-like slice is perfect for lunchbox, pre or post-workout snack, satiating breakfast or even dinner. It’s high in protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Serving size is about 3 slices.

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini about 220 grams / 7-8 oz, grated and squeezed
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli about 150-180 grams / 5-6 oz of broccoli florets
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves about 50 grams / 2 oz, roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 5 large eggs lightly whisked
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 150 grams self-raising flour about 1 cup + 2 tbsp or 5 oz, if using plain flour, add 1 teaspoon of baking powder)
  • 200 grams low-fat cottage cheese about 1 cup, I used high-protein cottage cheese brand
  • 115 grams grated Cheddar about 1.5 cups or 4 oz, you can also use Tasty cheese if in Australia
  • 1/2 cup frozen baby peas about 50-60 grams / 2 oz
  • 30 ml olive oil 2 tablespoons, to go in the batter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 C / 355 F. Grease and line a slice pan with baking paper. You will need a pan the size of around 19 cm x 29 cm or 7”x12”, or similar. Some pans are smaller but deeper, in which case the thickness of the slice might require a little longer cooking time.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring for 5-6 minutes or until it softens. Set aside.
  • Grate the zucchini. Using your hands and in batches, squeeze some of the juice from the zucchini over the sink. This will remove some of the moisture that might otherwise result in a soggier slice.
  • Chop the broccoli, spinach and garlic and set aside.
  • Whisk the eggs with salt, pepper and mustard. Add the flour and whisk until smooth and thick.
  • Add cottage cheese, grated cheese, cooked onion, grated zucchini, broccoli, peas and spinach and combine. Add the olive oil and fold through until everything is well incorporated.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. If you like a slightly crispier top, pop the slice under a grill/broiler for a few minutes at the end.
  • Set aside to cool slightly before transferring the slice onto a clean board. Cut into pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

Serving size depends on how the zucchini slice is served; it can be 1 slice if eaten as a snack or 3 slices if eaten as part of your main meal. The nutrition is per slice. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Frittata, Eggs, Quiche
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