Vegetable appetizer squares

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• Cooking spray

• 3 cups zucchini, chopped

• 1 large carrot, grated

• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped

• 4 eggs, beaten

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

• 1 cup flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.

• Coat a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, onion, beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, and hot sauce. Set aside.

• Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Add these ingredients to the vegetable mixture. Stir in the melted butter and dried oregano.

• Spread this mixture evenly into the baking dish and top with grated cheddar cheese. Bake 30-35 minutes or until the top turns a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool. Cut into 1-inch squares to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 81 cal

• Total fat: 6g

• Saturated fat: 2g

• Cholesterol: 45mg

• Sodium: 114mg

• Carbohydrate: 6g

• Fiber: 2g

• Protein: 3g