Vegetable and Ham Slice (Printable Version)
Savory slice with vegetables, ham and cheese, ideal for meals on the go.
# What You Need:
→ 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:
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 thoroughly.
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. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
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 Advice:
01 -
- Its the ultimate clean-out-the-fridge dish that somehow feels intentional and elegant
- You get credit for a home baked good without any of the fuss or anxiety
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- Squeezing excess moisture from the zucchini is absolutely non negotiable
- Letting it cool in the pan for those ten minutes prevents it from falling apart when you slice it
03 -
- Line your loaf pan with baking paper hanging over the sides for effortless removal later
- If the top is browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last ten minutes of baking