Description
This Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake is a delicious, satisfying recipe packed with fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and baked to perfection. Ideal for any meal and adaptable to various diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis, grated or sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- Chopped fresh parsley to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups (300 ml) milk
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 150 grams cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the grated zucchini, chopped onion, grated carrot, diced red pepper, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in the milk. Gradually add the flour while stirring to create a smooth batter.
- Combine the batter with the vegetables, stirring well. Fold in half the grated cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Use fresh grated cheese for best results. Avoid over-salting zucchini and grate vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9.8g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Protein: 12.1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg