Zucchini Frittata

  • 5 eggs
  • freshly ground or cracked black pepper
  • 1 large zucchini, grated
  • 3/4 lb  peeled and grated carrot, sweet potato or pumpkin
  • 1½ cups drained canned corn kernels or frozen peas
  • 1 medium brown onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs
  • ¾ cup wholemeal self-raising flour
  • 1 cup reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese
  • olive or canola oil spray
  • 3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced (optional)
  • green side salad, to serve
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C or approx 375 degrees F.
  2. Whisk eggs in a medium jug, season with black pepper and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients except tomato. Add eggs and stir mixture until well combined.
  4. Spray a large baking dish with oil. Pour in zucchini mix and flatten with a spoon. Cover with tomato slices arranged in a single layer.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until firm and golden brown.
  6. Rest in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into 6 slices.
  7. Serve with a green side salad.

    Hint

    Serve hot or cold, a healthy favorite for toddlers, children and adults alike. Great to take on a picnic, served as a finger food cut into small squares.

healthier.qld.gov.au/food/recipes/zucchini-slice