Pumpkin, feta and pine nut zucchini slice

Author: Tamika O'Neill

Photographer: Steve Brown

Try this tasty twist on classic zucchini slice, for a plant-based boost enjoyed hot or cold!

Serves: 6

Time to make: 1 hr 10 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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200g Kent pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2cm cubes
1 red onion, cut into wedges
5 eggs
1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
190g zucchini/ courgettezucchiniXszucchini, summer squashX, grated
1 cup baby spinach leaves, shredded, plus extra to serve
100g cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup reduced-fat grated tasty cheese
¼ cup olive oil
50g reduced-fat feta, crumbled
¼ cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons basil pesto (optional), to serve

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Spread pumpkin and onion evenly over tray and bake for 20 minutes or until just softened. Lightly grease a 30 x 20cm slice pan and line with baking paper.

2 Whisk eggs together in a large bowl. Add flour and baking soda, whisking until combined and smooth. Add roasted veg, zucchini, baby spinach, tomatoes, cheese and oil, mixing well to combine.

3 Pour mixture into prepared pan. Top with feta and pine nuts, then bake for 35 minutes or until top is golden. Remove from pan and slice into 6. Serve with remaining spinach and pesto, if using.

HFG tip

If you can’t find wholemeal self-raising flour, use regular wholemeal flour mixed with two teaspoons of baking powder per cup measure.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 382 cal

Kilojoules 1599 kJ

Protein 16.2 g

Total fat 24.4 g

Saturated fat 5.4 g

Carbohydrates 21.9 g

Sugar 5.9 g

Dietary fibre 6.2 g

Sodium 543 mg

Calcium 187 mg

Iron 2.4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

One comment on Pumpkin, feta and pine nut zucchini slice

Jo Campbell November 17, 2022 at 7:06 pm #

This is absolutely delicious! Tasty, filling and easy to make. We enjoyed it with baby potatoes and a salad. This will definitely be making a repeat appearance on our family menu.

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