Hi friends, and hello if you’re new to Love Our Age.
Every Sunday, I try to provide you with some simple life hacks and share the (real life) things I’ve been loving, whether that’s a favourite poem, a new sweater, an interesting article, a book I’ve written or a way of looking at the world. Thank you for being here! I appreciate you!
This week, I’m sharing my humble, easy zucchini recipe that everyone needs.
Why?
Because you can cut it in tiny squares and serve it as an appetiser at a party.
Because you can whip it up for a girlfriend lunch very quickly.
Because it’s inexpensive and yum!
Because it makes an excellent lunchbox option for kids who are tired of sandwiches.
But mainly I’m sharing because of this: EVERYONE (and I mean everyone) I’ve ever known has asked me for this recipe once they’ve tried it.
Now I can tell people to search LoveOurAge/zucchini for the recipe. And when you’re asked (which you will be), you can, too. Easier all around! 😊❤️
Let’s go!
Zucchini Slice
3 large zucchini, grated
1 cup self-raising flour
1 cup grated cheddar
bacon or ham (around 3/4 cup chopped or more)
1 large onion, chopped finely
5 eggs
1/2 cup oil (I use olive)
salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 180C / 350F. Line a 9x13 tin with baking paper.
Saute the bacon and the onion. Important! Don’t skip this step!
Grate the zucchini and cheddar.
Mix the flour and salt and pepper through the zucchini cheddar.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and salt and pepper.
Finally, mix everything together. Pop in the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Done!
I know this is a recipe for people who eat all the things (meat, eggs, dairy, gluten). Maybe you could have a play with adapting it for the people you love?? I promise, it would be worth it.
It even looks lovely and healthy unbaked, right?
Oh, I’d planned to take a pretty photo of a slice on a plate, but then my son’s girlfriend (who loves to work out and eat, bless her!) walked into the kitchen and had some for dinner, and then my husband and I were starving after our workout, so we ate the rest. The same will happen in your house if you leave this Zucchini Slice on the bench top.
I didn’t even bother making a salad because half of this is baked zucchini.
Try it for a party, cut into tiny squares and served warm. Very easy and low-cost, too.
Happy Sunday, everyone. I hope you enjoy yourself today!
Love Catherine x
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