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Zucchini Torta

zucchini torta slices with cherry tomato
Kanchan Dilip
Zucchini Torta is a Mexican-inspired brunch made with eggs, grated zucchini, whole wheat flour, almond flour and spices. It is a versatile and easy-to-make recipe that is diabetic-friendly and will appease even the pickiest eater. This moist, bread-like recipe can be customized with a choice of carrots, corn or spinach and varied with spelt flour. Enjoy the Zucchini Torta for breakfast or as a side with any dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Quick & Easy
Servings 6 mini loaves
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 garlic minced
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 1½ cup zucchini grated
  • 1 jalapeno chopped
  • ¼ tsp habanero
  • 3 tbsp milk low fat
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil +1 tbsp for sautéing
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 3 egg
  • ¼ cup Bob's Red Mill whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup Bob's Red Mill almond flour +2 tbsp
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ⅓ bunch chive
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil for greasing the tray
  • 5 parsley and cherry tomato for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the ingredients.
    prepared ingredients in bowls
  • Heat a pan with one tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the garlic and onion until golden. Add the jalapeno and habanero and sauté for a few seconds.
    onion, jalapeno and habanero in a pan
  • Add the grated zucchini and sauté for 1-2 minutes on medium heat. Add the salt and spices and turn off the heat.
    grated zucchini in a pan
  • Whisk the eggs in a large bowl using a hand mixer until frothy for 2 minutes. Then, add the olive oil and milk and whisk for another minute.
    beaten egg mixture
  • Gently, fold in the grated zucchini. Next, mix the in dry ingredients in a bowl and fold this mixture into the egg-zucchini mixture.
    zucchini mixed with the eggs
  • Divide the mixture into 6 (6"x2") mini loaf molds in a tray. Bake for 28-30 minutes until a skewer comes out clean and is golden on top.
    baked zucchini torta in a tray
  • Slice each mini loaf and serve hot garnished with cherry tomatoes, parsley and jalapeno.
    zucchini torta slices with cherry tomato

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Notes

  1. You can vary or customize this recipe using other veggies such as carrots, corn or spinach. 

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brunch, diabetic-friendly, easy egg recipes, zucchini
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