HEALTHY Mediterranean Zucchini Slice (Gluten-Free Option)
Mediterranean Zucchini Slice is an easy baked vegetable dish made with zucchini, feta, eggs, and roasted red peppers.
Ingredients
- 400 g zucchini grated and excess moisture removed
- 6 large eggs
- 125 g plain or all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 medium brown onion finely chopped
- 1 large roasted red pepper capsicum, finely chopped
- 150 g feta cheese cubed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 40 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F).
- Grease and line an 8 x 8-inch (20 x 20 cm) baking tin with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- Trim and grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater.
- Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated zucchini and weigh 400 g.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
- Add the flour and baking powder, whisking until no lumps remain.
- Stir in the prepared zucchini, onion, roasted red pepper, feta, olive oil, oregano, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and spread evenly.
- Bake the Mediterranean Zucchini Slice for 45–50 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Test with a skewer; it should come out clean.
- Allow the slice to rest for 15 minutes before removing from the tin.
- Slice and serve warm or cold with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Gluten-free flour blends work as a direct substitute.
- Goat cheese can replace feta for a different flavor.
- Fresh basil or parsley makes an excellent garnish.
- Serve alongside soup, salad, or roasted vegetables.
- Great for breakfast, picnics, and lunch boxes.