Vegetable and Ham Slice (Printable)

Moist savory slice with zucchini, carrot, spinach, and ham. Ideal for brunch or lunchboxes.

# What you'll need:

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

06 - 1 cup ham, diced

07 - 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

08 - 5 large eggs

09 - 1/3 cup milk

10 - 1/4 cup olive oil

11 - 1 cup self-raising flour

12 - 1/2 tsp baking powder

13 - 1/2 tsp salt

14 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

15 - 2 tbsp chives or parsley, finely chopped

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with baking paper.

02 - Whisk eggs, milk, and olive oil in large bowl until well combined.

03 - Stir zucchini, carrot, spinach, bell pepper, onion, ham, and cheese into wet mixture.

04 - Sift self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in separate bowl.

05 - Fold dry ingredients and chopped herbs into wet mixture until just combined.

06 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth top evenly.

07 - Bake for 40 minutes until golden and skewer inserted into center comes out clean.

08 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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The combination of salty ham and sweet vegetables creates layers of flavor that make everyone ask for seconds
Its one of those rare dishes that tastes even better the next day, making it the ultimate meal prep hero

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Squeezing the water out of grated zucchini is absolutely non-negotiable—I've made soggy slices so you don't have to
Don't overmix the batter once you add the flour, or you'll end up with a tough, rubbery texture

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Line your loaf pan with baking paper hanging over the long sides—this creates handles for easy removal
If you remember, bring your eggs to room temperature before starting for a lighter, more tender crumb