🥔 Baked Vegetable Slice with Grated Cheese – A Cozy Meat-Free Dinner Favorite

Total Time: 1h 35min | Servings: 6 | Calories per serving: ~350 kcal

Perfect for: Family dinner, vegetarian meals, or weekly meal prep

🔸 Ingredients

🥦 Vegetables:

3 large potatoes, peeled and grated

1 onion, finely chopped

1 carrot, grated

1 bell pepper (any color), finely diced

Olive oil, for sautéing

Salt, to taste

Green onion stems, chopped

🥚 Wet ingredients:

3 eggs

300 ml (1 ¼ cups) milk

🌾 Dry ingredients:

200 g (1 ½ cups) whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

🧀 Topping:

150 g (1 ½ cups) grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan – or a mix)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables

Grate the potatoes and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth — this is essential to avoid a soggy texture.

In a skillet, sauté the grated potatoes, onion, carrot, and bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat until slightly softened. Season with salt and stir in the chopped green onion stems. Set aside to cool slightly.

2️⃣ Make the Batter

In one bowl, beat the eggs and mix with the milk.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.

Fold in the sautéed vegetables and mix thoroughly.

Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.

3️⃣ Bake

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Grease a baking dish (approx. 20×30 cm / 8×12 inches) with olive oil.

Pour the batter into the dish and spread evenly.

Bake for 45 minutes, until set and golden on top.

Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and return to the oven for another 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

🥄 Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a fresh side salad.

Add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top.

Pairs perfectly with a creamy soup or even a grilled meat dish.

✅ Tips & Variations

Squeeze the potatoes well – too much liquid will make the texture mushy.

Add other veggies like spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, or corn.

Choose your favorite cheese for the topping – or mix a few for extra flavor.

Want more protein? Add cooked lentils, beans, or tofu cubes into the batter.

🧠 Nutrition Info

Meat-free

Nut-free

High in fiber, protein, and vitamins

Great for vegetarian diets

🧊 Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven.

💬 Why You’ll Love It:

Hearty and filling without being heavy

Highly customizable to your taste or pantry

Great for using up leftover veggies

Because everything’s better with melted cheese 😋

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