Zucchini and parmesan bread
A savory, cheesy quick bread made with fresh zucchini and Parmesan cheese. Moist, flavorful, and perfect as a side or snack.
- 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 garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and chopped herbs if using.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, and milk.
- Fold the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the zucchini to avoid a soggy loaf.
- Great served warm with butter or cream cheese.
- Can be frozen in slices for easy future snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: zucchini parmesan bread, savory quick bread, cheesy zucchini loaf, vegetable bread, vegetarian snack