Zucchini Slice - Gluten Free

2/3 cup pre-cooked rice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small brown onion, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, grated
3 eggs, lightly beaten
4 rashers bacon, diced

Preheat oven to 170ºC (340ºF). Line a loaf pan with baking greased paper. Heat oil, add onion and bacon and fry until cooked through. In a bowl mix all ingredients together; press into lined loaf pan. Bake in the oven for 30-15 minutes or until golden brown and just set.
Serve warm or cold.

Comments

Anonymous said…

What do you serve this with?

November 11, 2009 at 8:05 PM

Clara said…

maybe lunch meats and salad? The times I've made it I've taken it with me to events as my contribution, or served it at a buffet-style meal/party.

November 11, 2009 at 8:18 PM

Anonymous said…

I ended up serving this with chilli sausages and baked tomato halves cooked together in the oven with the zucchini slice and it was a good combination.LME

November 21, 2009 at 3:44 PM

Clara said…

Glad you found a good combination - and thanks again for letting me know how you enjoyed it! :)

November 24, 2009 at 10:19 AM

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