Ingredients
Scale
1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed
1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup almond flour or ground flaxseed
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: herbs like dill or oregano, garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean towel.
- Mix zucchini, cottage cheese, egg, flour/flaxseed, salt, pepper, and any herbs in a bowl.
- Spread the mixture into a flat, even layer about 1/4 inch thick on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Wrap slices in parchment and store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for later. Serve with dips or use as a sandwich base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg