Vegetarian Zucchini Slice

If you have a surplus of basic vegies, including zucchini and carrots, this slice is a clever way to use them up and make snack time for the kids a little healthier. This cheesy savoury slice is also ideal for lunch boxes and picnics.

How to make a vegetarian zucchini slice: key tips

So quick and easy, making this slice is just a matter of whisking the eggs together and then mixing in all of the other ingredients. The hardest thing you’ll have to do is chop and grate a few vegetables and some ginger, making this slice super ideal for inexperienced cooks. 

One thing I would definitely recommend, though, is to give your grated zucchini a good squeeze before adding it to the mix, to remove the excess moisture and prevent your mixture from becoming too soggy.

You’ll know your zucchini slice is ready when it is lovely and golden on top, a small knife inserted into the centre comes out clean and the slice easily comes away from the edges of the lamington pan. It can be served hot or cold, cut into squares or bars.

Key ingredients in this vegetarian zucchini slice recipe

Zucchini gives this slice a beautifully moist and tender texture, while also adding colour and imparting various vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, folate and manganese.

Carrot gives this slice sweetness and texture, as well as a good dose of betacarotene (crucial for good vision) and fibre.

Grated ginger and sun-dried tomato paste ramp up the savoury flavours.

Savoury slice recipes are great to have in your slice repertoire. Also try this moreish bacon and vegetable slice, plus this kid-friendly mac and cheese zucchini slice.

This recipe was originally submitted by pkey1, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.