Vegetable and Ham Slice (Printable)
Moist savory slice with zucchini, carrot, peppers, spinach and ham. 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with baking paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and olive oil until well combined.
03 - Add the grated zucchini, carrot, spinach, bell pepper, onion, ham, and cheese. Stir to mix evenly.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
05 - Fold the dry ingredients and chopped herbs into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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 Hints:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary vegetables into something extraordinary and crave-worthy
- The slice stays incredibly moist for days, making it perfect for meal prep
- Everything comes together in one bowl with minimal fuss and mess
02 -
- Squeezing the moisture from grated zucchini is non-negotiable or your slice will be dense and wet instead of light and fluffy
- Let the slice cool completely before slicing or you will end up with crumbly edges instead of clean neat pieces
03 -
- Grate your vegetables by hand rather than using a food processor for better texture control
- Room temperature eggs incorporate more easily into the mixture for a uniform consistency