Claire’s Spicy Vegetarian Zucchini Slice

Zucchinis don’t have to be the natural enemies of our taste buds. This spicy  approach to a stridently green and unashamedly humble vegetable will have you in fits of gastronomic ecstasy.

Ingredients:

4  zucchini, grated and  squeezed of their excess liquid

1 red onion, sliced thinly

3 cloves garlic, peeled and grated

4 eggs, beaten

A handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped

3 teaspoons tomato paste

250 mls cream (one small carton)

Half cup almond meal

Half a cup milk (soy milk can be substituted)

Six drops of tabasco sauce

1 cup tasty cheese, grated

One level  teaspoon sea salt

One teaspoon fresh minced chilli  (you can buy this in a jar at supermarket)

Now you know what’s in it, here’s what you do:

• Preheat oven to 200 Celsius (390 Farenheit)
• Gather everything then find a large mixing bowl
• Toss everything in together and stir with a moderate intensity until it’s well blended
• Lightly oil a deep rectangular baking dish.(  Actually, it doesn’t HAVE to be rectangular, it just suits this recipe).
• Pour mix into baking dish and put it in the oven
• Cook for about 45 – 50 minutes until it looks a pleasant golden colour.