Asian-style zucchini and noodle slice

Author: Tamika O'Neill

Photographer: Steve Brown

Dial up the heat with this Asian-inspired zucchini slice that's rich in iron and fibre!

Serves: 10 (makes 20)

Time to make: 45 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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72g packet 2-minute wholegrain chicken noodles
5 eggs
1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
380g zucchini/ courgettezucchiniXszucchini, summer squashX, grated
2 spring onions, sliced, plus extra to serve
2 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
½ cup reduced-fat grated tasty cheese
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
½ cup fresh coriandercilantroX leaves, to serve
1 red chilli, sliced, to serve
2 tablespoons tamari or reduced-salt soy sauce, to serve
2 teaspoons Kewpie mayonnaise (optional), to serve

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 30 x 20cm slice pan and line with baking paper.

2 Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil. Discarding flavour sachet, add noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Drain. Set aside.

3 Whisk eggs together in a large bowl. Add flour and baking soda, whisking until combined and smooth. Add zucchini, spring onions, sriracha if using, cheese and oil, mixing well to combine.

4 Pour mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle over sesame seeds. Bake for 35 minutes or until top is golden. Sprinkle over fresh coriander leaves, reserved spring onion and sliced red chilli. Cut into 20 squares and serve drizzled with sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise, if using.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 222cal

Kilojoules 927kJ

Protein 9.3g

Total fat 13.8g

–Saturated fat 3.1g

Carbohydrates 13.8g

–Sugars 2.2g

Dietary fibre 3.6g

Sodium 423mg

Calcium 89mg

Iron 1.7mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.