Easy zucchini and ham slice

Finding a savoury snack for the afternoon that isn’t loaded with salt and additives can be difficult – especially if you find yourself in the chips aisle! – but this delicious slice is a healthy, tasty and easy homemade snack you’ll keep coming back to. 

It can be served warm or cold and is perfect for picnics, snacks or a light lunch. This version is packed with veggies and herbs and a little ham and cheese for added flavour. Serve it up with a fresh salad and dig in!

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, peeled, grated
•  1 medium zucchini, grated
•  1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
•  100g sliced leg ham, finely chopped
•  2 garlic cloves, crushed
•  1 cup grated pizza cheese
•  1 cup self-raising flour
•  1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
•  4 eggs, lightly beaten
•  1/4 cup milk
•  1/4 cup rice bran oil
•  Mixed salad, to serve

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a 18cm x 28cm slice pan. In a bowl add carrot, zucchini, onion, ham, garlic, cheese, flour and parsley. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Add egg, milk and oil. Mix to combine.
2. Spoon mixture into pan and spread evenly across. Bake for 30-35mins until top is firm to touch. Set aside to cool. 
3. Cut into even squares. Serve.