Savoury Mediterranean Vegetable Loaf

Thermomix recipe: Savoury Mediterranean Vegetable Loaf. Ready in 65 minutes. Serves 6. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 150 g onion, quartered
• 20 g olive oil
• 100 g carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
• 150 g zucchini, roughly chopped
• 150 g red bell pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 100 g milk
• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 100 g grated cheese (e.g., Cheddar, Feta, or Parmesan)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 22x10 cm (9x4 inch) loaf pan, or line with baking paper. Set aside.
2. Add onion to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl.
3. Add olive oil. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1. Transfer sautéed onion to a large bowl and set aside. No need to clean the mixing bowl.
4. Add carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Add to the bowl with the sautéed onion.
5. Without cleaning the mixing bowl, add eggs and milk. Mix 10 sec / Speed 4. Pour this mixture over the vegetables in the large bowl.
6. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl. Mix 10 sec / Speed 4. Add this dry mixture to the large bowl with the vegetables and wet ingredients.
7. Add grated cheese and chopped parsley (if using) to the large bowl. Gently fold all ingredients together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving. This helps prevent sticking and ensures a firm texture.

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