Savory zucchini bread with herbs
A moist and savory zucchini bread infused with fresh herbs and cheese, perfect as a side dish, snack, or breakfast option.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed to remove excess moisture)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the chopped herbs and Parmesan cheese.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with the olive oil and milk.
- Fold in the grated zucchini.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- 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
- Use a clean kitchen towel to wring out as much moisture as possible from the zucchini.
- Feel free to substitute or mix herbs like thyme, dill, or chives.
- Tastes great warm with butter or as a base for savory toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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