Description
A moist and savory quick bread packed with shredded zucchini, sharp cheddar, and fresh green onions. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or light breakfast.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs
1/3 cup olive oil or melted butter
1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (moisture squeezed out)
1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in olive oil and milk until well combined.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini, cheddar cheese, and green onions, reserving a bit of cheese and onion for topping.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the reserved cheese and onions.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread.
Use a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour for added fiber.
To make it spicy, add a finely chopped jalapeño.
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze slices individually wrapped.
Warm slices in a toaster oven or microwave for 20–30 seconds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
