Vegetable and Ham Slice (Printable)
Moist savory slice packed with grated vegetables, diced ham, and cheddar. Ideal for meal prep and lunchboxes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
02 - 1 cup grated carrot
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
→ Ham & Cheese
06 - 1 cup ham, diced
07 - 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 5 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup milk
10 - 1/4 cup olive oil
→ Dry Ingredients
11 - 1 cup self-raising flour
12 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Herbs
15 - 2 tbsp chives or parsley, finely chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with baking paper.
02 - Whisk together eggs, milk, and olive oil in a large bowl until well combined.
03 - Add grated zucchini, carrot, spinach, bell pepper, onion, ham, and cheese. Stir to mix evenly.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
05 - Fold dry ingredients and chopped herbs into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can prep it in under 20 minutes and let the oven do the rest
- It sneaks three cups of vegetables past even the pickiest eaters
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes the texture tough and rubbery
- Letting it cool completely before slicing makes cleaner cuts
03 -
- Grate your vegetables on the larger holes for better texture
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the batter from separating