Vegetable and Ham Slice (Printable)

Moist, savory slice packed with zucchini, carrot, spinach, bell pepper, and ham. Ideal for meal prep and on-the-go meals.

# 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 combine.
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.
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 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It travels beautifully in lunchboxes and tastes even better the next day
  • The combination of vegetables and cheese makes it feel substantial without being heavy
02 -
  • Squeezing the moisture from zucchini is the difference between a perfect slice and a soggy disappointment
  • Letting it rest in the pan before slicing prevents it from falling apart
03 -
  • Grate the vegetables ahead of time and store them in the fridge to speed up preparation
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the dry ingredients for extra depth

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