Ok so here is what you will need:
2 carrots (grated)
2 zucchinis (grated)
1 large brown onion finely diced
1 cup of fine polenta
6 eggs beaten
1/4 cup of coconut oil
4 slices of shortcut bacon diced (optional for veggie version)
A handful of whatever fresh herb you would like to flavour, I used basil this time but parsley, oregano, thyme (cut up finely) all work well
1 clove of garlic crushed
A sprinkling of cheese for the top (optional for DF version)
Himalayan salt and pepper to season
* For paleo/whole30 version, go HERE *
You literally chuck it all in a bowl and stir!
For slice version: Bake in a greased glass or ceramic dish on 180 degrees covered with foil to keep the moisture in for about 45 mins or until skewer comes out clean.
*Take foil off for the last 10 minutes of baking to brown the top.
For muffin version: Use greased muffin trays or patty cakes in a cupcake tray and check after 25 mins. Use the skewer test as they may need an extra 5 mins or so depending on your oven.
Hi,
It serves 6 people as a main with a side salad :)
Thank you! Made this this evening, and it’s going to be one of our regulars.
Yummy!! I’ll have to put this one on the lunch time menu!
Just wondering how many this recipe serves or the dish size. Thank you
And a few snacks afterwards maybe? ;) Hope it was enjoyed
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You can leave the oil out all together! Or you could pop some cheese into the mix if you can have dairy?
Excellent! Thanks. Dinner tomorrow night is sorted!!
I make this with 3/4 cup almond flour instead of polenta & throw in some extra mixed veggies. You can even add grated pumpkin, chopped capsicum, celery, corn, whatever! Whole family loves it. Thanks for sharing!
I use almond flour/ meal but I’ve also seen recipes with SR flour.
My hubby is allergic to coconut. Is there another substitute to the coconut oil? Im guess olive oil would make it too greasy.
I’d only do for about half an hour and then do the skewer check! :)
Ooh yum. I might have to give this a go! I have everything here aside from polenta. Would I substitute with something else? Breadcrumbs?
Not a dumb question at all! No, don’t need to cook polenta first as it cooks in the wet mixture once in the oven x
If you did muffin version, how long would you bake it for? Thanks!!
Thanks caz, hope you enjoy it x
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dumb question but do i have to cook the polenta first?
Thanks, I love polenta and as a GF girl, don’t cook enough with it, always have in this dish though. It really keeps the slice together well x
Thanks Alisha – just delicious and a nice change from my usual recipe. I’ve now got some quick lunches in the freezer too :-)
Love sneaking veg into my toddlers meals ;)
I like the addition of polenta…and a great lunch box idea too!
never done it with polenta – looks good!
Adding this to my toddler friendly repertoire of recipes!!!!
I like what the polenta does, makes it yummy and spongy xx
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naughtynaturopathmum
April 01, 2016
Hi Penelope, I’m so sorry I have no idea as I don’t count calories! Maybe you could google calories in zucchini slice as I’m sure it would be close?