Tasty zucchini slice with broccoli and bacon

Looking for a way to reinvent the classic zucchini slice? Then look no further than this addictive recipe which adds in a few extra greens and some delicious pan-fried bacon to create a special new flavour that absolutely everyone will go crazy for!

Other than the mouthwatering taste – and not to mention how incredibly easy it is to whip up – the best part about this recipe is its flexibility. So don’t be afraid to add in whatever extra veggies you like, from carrots to potato – nothing would taste out of place in this delicious dish!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 4 rashers middle bacon, trimmed, chopped
• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 3 zucchini, grated
• 2 cups grated tasty cheese
• 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
• 8 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 100g feta, crumbled

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and line base and sides of a 5.5cm-deep, 20cm x 26cm (base), 25.5cm x 32cm (top) enamel roasting pan with baking paper. Leave overhang of paper about 2cm above edges of pan.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion softens. Add broccoli. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
   Transfer bacon mixture to large bowl. Add basil, zucchini, 1 1/2 cups tasty cheese and flour. Mix well to combine. Whisk eggs, remaining oil and milk in a bowl. Add to vegetable mixture. Mix well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in feta.
3. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining tasty cheese. Bake for 40 minutes or until top is golden and mixture is firm to touch. Stand for 15 minutes. Serve warm or cold.