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Egg slice

Early childhood services
A versatile slice that can be served hot or cold.
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Two pieces of egg slice leaning on each other on a white plate with assorted vegetables in the background
V Vegetarian SF Soy free NF Nut free LL Low lactose Breakfast Snack
Ingredients
Serves
people
Method
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Beat the eggs, then slowly add flour, zucchini, carrot, corn, cheese and onion.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into a greased baking dish.
  4. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until slightly browned on top and set in the centre.
  5. Cut into slices.
  6. Serve with triangles of wholemeal pita bread.

Recipe tip

  • Can be served hot or cold.
  • Serve with a salad or vegetables to boost vegetable intake and to add colour to the plate.

Each serve provides

Food group Children’s serves
Meat/alternatives 1 children’s serve
Children’s serve of vegetables 1 children’s serve
Children’s serve of grains 1 children’s serve
A good source of vitamin C
A source of iron
The nutritional information provided is based on the exact ingredients and method as shown. Any variation/s to the ingredients or method may alter the nutritional outcome.

Allergy information

This recipe does not account for potential contamination that may occur through manufacturing and processing. Ingredients in this recipe may still have precautionary allergen food labelling (e.g. “may contain traces of”).

When preparing this recipe, it is important to:

  • double-check the label of ingredients every time you make it
  • prevent any contamination during preparation, cooking and serving.

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Recipe adapted with permission from Cooking for kids with food allergy, Department of Nutrition and Food Service, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.

Written and reviewed by dietitians and nutritionists at National Nutrition Foundation, with support from the Victorian Government.

 
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