Weight Watchers Recipes

HEALTHY ZUCCHINI SLICE

This healthy zucchini slice is perfect for meal prep – quick and easy to whip up and absolutely delicious!  Enjoy as is or throw in some extra veggies for something different!  A great vegetarian meal for anytime of the day.

When it comes to crowd pleasers, the humble zucchini slice has stood the test of time.  A quintessential “Aussie” cuisine, you can generally find the slice packed in school lunch boxes, or served at parties alongside cheerios (not cereal – cocktail frankfurts) and fairy bread (white sliced bread covered in butter then sprinkles).

As with most things, I like to put a healthy spin on beloved recipes where I can.  I’ve subbed in a few healthier alternatives and the result is a perfectly balanced zucchini slice that makes no sacrifice in the taste department.

Zucchini slice is VERSATILE.  Enjoy it as is for a quick on-the-go breakfast, or pop it alongside a side salad for lunch and dinner.  Or take a plate of it to your next gathering.  Believe me – there’s no occasion where the zucchini slice doesn’t shine.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 Zucchinis, grated (see note 1)
  • 1 cup Wholemeal Flour
  • 1 cup Cheese
  • 1 Brown Onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 5 Eggs
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 180C / 360F and line baking tray (6x12inches / 15x30cm) with baking paper
  2. Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl.  Add flour and baking powder and mix until smooth.
  3. Add grated zucchini, onion, cheese, olive oil, eggs, salt and pepper, and mix together until well combined.
  4. Pour mixture into tray and place in oven for 35-40 minutes or until fully cooked through and slightly browned on top.
  5. Cut into 9 slices and serve on it’s own or with some hummus on top! 

NOTES

  1. PREPARING ZUCCHINI – Be sure to wring the grated zucchini out before mixing in with the ingredients to remove excess moisture. 
  2. STORING – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.  To defrost, place in fridge overnight.   
  3. REHEAT – Reheat in microwave or oven, or eat cold (my favourite).
  4. UPDATES – First Published January 2, 2018.  Last Updated December 10, 2018.  No changes to recipe, simply updated photos and tips.  
  5. NUTRITION – Nutrition information derived from nutrition calculator and is for one serve.  
NUTRITION INFORMATION:

 YIELD: 9
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 198SATURATED FAT: 4gCARBOHYDRATES: 12gFIBER: 2gSUGAR: 2gPROTEIN: 8g

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