Here’s a tasty and wholesome recipe for Zucchini, Potato, Carrot & Cheese Muffins — savory, soft, and packed with veggies:
🧾 Ingredients (makes 12 muffins)
- 1 small zucchini, grated
- 1 medium potato, peeled and grated
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- Optional: 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or parsley)
🥣 Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Prepare the vegetables:
- Grate zucchini, potato, and carrot.
- Squeeze out excess water from zucchini and potato using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and oil/butter.
- Combine all ingredients:
- Add grated vegetables and cheese to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined — do not overmix.
- Fill muffin tin:
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly before removing from tin. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips:
- You can add cooked bacon, ham, or sautéed onions for extra flavor.
- Use a mix of cheeses for a richer taste.
- These muffins freeze well — just wrap individually and reheat when needed.
If you want, I can also give a faster, gluten-free version using oats or almond flour that’s just as tasty.
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