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• add extra fibre
• add extra fruit & vegetables
• reduce the amount of sugar, salt, or saturated fat

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Zucchini Slice  

Serves: 6

Ingredients
5 eggs
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large zucchini, grated
400g peeled and grated carrot, sweet potato or pumpkin
1 1/2 cups drained canned corn kernels or frozen peas
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
2 tsps dried mixed herbs
3/4 cup wholemeal self-raising flour
1 cup reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese
Olive or canola oil spray
3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced (optional)
Green side salad, to serve 

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180ºC fan forced).
2. Whisk eggs in a medium jug, season with black pepper and set aside. 
3. In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients except tomato.  Add eggs and stir mixture until well combined. 
4. Spray a large baking dish with oil.  Pour in zucchini mix and flatten with a spoon.  Cover with tomato slices arranged in a single layer. 
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until firm and golden brown.
6. Rest in the pan for 10 minutes before dividing into 6 pieces and cutting into slices.  Serve with a green side salad.

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