{"id":"e5c76455-b8a5-4295-ad77-42297b377726","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e5c76455-b8a5-4295-ad77-42297b377726","source_url":"https://itsavegworldafterall.com/vegetable-bread/","title":"Vegetable Bread","description":"Use your garden harvest to make a loaf of this healthy vegetable bread! It features zucchini and other veggies, fresh basil, cheddar and parmesan cheeses, and fresh garlic. You'll love the savory flavor.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT60M","total_time":"PT80M","image_url":"https://itsavegworldafterall.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vegetable-Bread-FI.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup milk (can use any kind)","item":"milk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"can use any kind"},{"text":"2  eggs (beaten)","item":"eggs","quantity":2,"preparation":"beaten"},{"text":"¼ cup extra virgin olive oil","item":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2.5 cups all purpose flour","item":"all purpose flour","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese","item":"shredded sharp cheddar cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup grated zucchini (no need to squeeze out the water)","item":"grated zucchini","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"no need to squeeze out the water"},{"text":"½ cup diced fresh tomatoes (any kind, seeds and pulp removed before dicing)","item":"diced fresh tomatoes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"any kind, seeds and pulp removed before dicing"},{"text":"½ cup thinly sliced green onions","item":"thinly sliced green onions","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil","item":"chopped fresh basil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons minced garlic (from about 2 to 3 cloves)","item":"minced garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"from about 2 to 3 cloves"},{"text":"¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese","item":"shredded parmesan cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and olive oil."},{"number":3,"text":"In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ones. Stir with a rubber spatula until combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Fold in the cheddar cheese, followed by the grated zucchini, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, chopped basil, and minced garlic. Stir with a rubber spatula until everything is incorporated throughout the batter. The batter will be sticky."},{"number":6,"text":"Pour or spoon the batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese."},{"number":7,"text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the toothpick hits a piece of cheese and comes out with melted cheese on it, try again in another spot to ensure that the bread is cooked through."},{"number":8,"text":"Let the bread cool for at least 20 minutes before taking it out of the loaf pan. Let it finish cooling on a cutting board or wire cooling rack."},{"number":9,"text":"Slice the bread into pieces. Enjoy!"},{"number":10,"text":"Leave a rating or review by tapping the stars on this recipe card (above) or in the comments section (at the end of the post)!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.059822+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.059822+00:00"}