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    Savory Feta Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

    Published: Jul 30, 2018 · Modified: Mar 28, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 1 Comment

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    This is not your standard zucchini bread recipe! Savory and filled with caramelized shallots and feta cheese, this savory bread is the perfect snack bread or side dish.
    This is not your standard zucchini bread recipe! Savory and filled with caramelized shallots and feta cheese, this savory bread is the perfect snack bread or side dish. 191 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #zucchinibread #healthy #cleaneating #recipe

    Savory Feta Olive Oil Zucchini Bread Recipe

    Have you ever tried an olive oil quick bread? They're fantastic as a snack bread or as a side dish at dinner time. Pack them any kind of veggie that appeals to you. My favorite combinations are mushroom and rosemary, caramelized onion and spinach and a caprese-inspired version. Each time I make a savory bread, like this healthy zucchini bread, my boys give it the side-eye. Then they start to nibble on and, before I know it, they've eaten half the loaf.

    Not your typical recipe for zucchini bread! This savory feta and zucchini version is perfect with a bowl of soup. 191 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #zucchini #bread #healthy

    Zucchini, feta and zucchini bread batter in a glass bowl.

    We typically snack on this bread throughout the day, but it's fantastic as a side dish for soup, stew and chili. And like sweet quick breads, this zucchini bread makes a fantastic hostess gift the next time you're heading over to a friend's house for dinner.

    Savory zucchini bread batter in a loaf pan, ready to bake.

    How to make this savory zucchini bread:

    • Start by caramelizing the shallots in olive oil. Set them aside until later.
    • The batter has the usual suspects: flour, baking powder and salt. To boost the fiber, I use whole wheat pastry flour. I HIGHLY recommend that you use the pastry flour rather than regular whole wheat flour. The texture difference is significant.
    • Next, beat the eggs and stir in the olive oil and milk, then add them to the flour mixture. Once combined, stir in the cooked shallots, grated zucchini and feta cheese.
    • Bake it in a loaf pan until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool slightly in the pan before turning upside to turn out the bread.
    • Just slice off what you'll be eating and store the rest in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap.

    Savory quick bread is a great side dish or snack option any time of the year! Feta cheese and caramelized shallots add tons of flavor! 191 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #zucchini #cleaneats #bread

    Other healthy quick bread recipes:

    Mushroom Rosemary Olive Oil Bread {Cookin' Canuck}
    Peanut Butter & Banana Whole Wheat Quick Bread {Cookin' Canuck}
    Healthy Flourless Pumpkin Bread {The Bakermama}
    Whole Wheat Applesauce Bread with Walnuts {Rachel Cooks}

    This is not your standard zucchini bread recipe! Savory and filled with caramelized shallots and feta cheese, this savory bread is the perfect snack bread or side dish. 191 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #zucchinibread #healthy #cleaneating #recipe

    Savory Feta Olive Oil Zucchini Bread

    This is not your standard zucchini bread recipe! Savory and filled with caramelized shallots and feta cheese, this savory bread is the perfect snack bread or side dish.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breads, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 16 Slices
    Calories: 191.4kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup + 1 ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 large shallot diced
    • 2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs
    • ¾ cup nonfat milk
    • 1 cup grated zucchini
    • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
    • Heat 1 ½ teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown. Set aside.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, then sir in the milk and ⅔ cup olive oil. Pour the milk mixture in to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the cooked shallots, zucchini and feta cheese.
    • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully turn upside down to release the bread from the pan. Cool on a rack. Cut into 16 slices, or as needed. Serve. Store any remaining bread in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 5 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 5 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 191.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.4g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32.2mg | Sodium: 256.3mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 1.2g
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. RAchel

        September 04, 2018 at 7:57 pm

        Is there any substitution for the pastry flour?

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