A lower-calorie way to make Zucchini Slice
Zucchini Slice — with squeezed courgette, eggs and a light cheese top
Well-drained courgette, eggs, oats and vegetables bake into clean, tender squares, about 330 kcal per serving.
Prepare wet and firm components separately, remove excess moisture and combine only once each element has the right texture. The finished zucchini slice has clear browned surfaces, a moist centre and no greasy or watery layer.
What changes—and what stays
From with bacon, much cheese and white flour often 480–620 kcal to 330 calories
Squeeze courgette dry, omit bacon and use oats plus a measured cheese layer. Courgette, chives, mustard, black pepper and a little mature cheese stay familiar.
| Part | Conventional | Lighter | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core method | More added fat or a heavier proportion | Squeeze courgette dry, omit bacon and use oats plus a measured cheese layer | Courgette, chives, mustard, black pepper and a little mature cheese stay familiar. |
How the flavor stays
Courgette, chives, mustard, black pepper and a little mature cheese stay familiar.
A cost rule that survives inflation
Seasonal courgettes and eggs make eight inexpensive lunch portions.
Ingredients for 8
Measure first; timing is part of how this recipe uses less fat.
- 1.6 kgcourgettes
- 10eggs
- 300 grolled oats
- 450 gcottage cheese
- 400 gcarrots
- 300 gonion
- 120 gmature cheese
- 40 gchives
- 30 gmustard
Method
Each step includes heat, a visible cue, and a recovery.
Step 1 · follow the visible cue
Salt and squeeze courgette
Grate courgette, salt briefly and wring firmly in a clean cloth.
Look for: The shreds are damp but no longer drip.
Step 2 · follow the visible cue
Brown and cool the vegetables
Cook onion and carrot until dry and cool before mixing with eggs.
Look for: Vegetables are soft, dry and room temperature.
Step 3 · follow the visible cue
Mix without overworking
Combine eggs, oats, cottage cheese, mustard and vegetables just until even.
Look for: Mixture is thick with visible shreds and no free water.
Step 4 · follow the visible cue
Bake and rest before cutting
Spread shallowly, top with measured cheese, bake until set and rest fifteen minutes.
Look for: Squares cut cleanly with a moist, not watery centre.
Calories at the same serving size
150 kcal · 31% lower estimated
The estimate uses the listed ingredients divided into 8 servings. Brand labels, trimming, and the amount left in the pan can change the result.
Keep the leftovers in the same spirit
Cool Zucchini Slice within two hours and refrigerate sealed for up to three days. Reheat only the amount required.
Cool Zucchini Slice within two hours and refrigerate sealed for up to three days. Reheat only the amount required.
Frequently asked questions
Can Zucchini Slice be prepared a day ahead?
Yes. Cool quickly and keep crisp, fresh or delicate parts separate until serving. Cool Zucchini Slice within two hours and refrigerate sealed for up to three days. Reheat only the amount required.
What does the calorie figure for Zucchini Slice include?
It covers one of the stated servings from the listed quantities only; extra sides and sauces are not included. Squeeze courgette dry, omit bacon and use oats plus a measured cheese layer.
- courgettes1.6 kg
- eggs10
- rolled oats300 g
- cottage cheese450 g
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Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026
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