Savory Zucchini Quick Bread
A warm and comforting quick bread infused with zucchini, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, perfect for snacking or serving with soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: beat the eggs and mix in olive oil and milk, then fold in the grated zucchini, herbs, and Parmesan.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and level the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with herbed butter or balsamic reduction. Experiment with mix-ins like sun-dried tomatoes or nuts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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