Lemon Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread became popular in the United States during the 1960s and is a delicious way to incorporate vegetables into a sweet treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Lemon Zucchini Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Zucchini
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Plain yogurt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and yogurt.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated zucchini.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 18g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.