Savory Zucchini Bread with Herbs and Nuts
A hearty and flavorful savory zucchini bread made with fresh herbs and crunchy nuts, ideal as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups grated zucchini (moisture squeezed out)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, olive oil, and milk until well combined.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until incorporated.
- Fold in the grated zucchini, chopped nuts, parsley, and Parmesan cheese if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini to prevent soggy bread.
- Feel free to swap herbs with your favorites or use fresh ones in larger quantity.
- This bread freezes well—slice and wrap for easy storage.
- Add crumbled feta or sun-dried tomatoes for an extra savory twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: savory zucchini bread, herb bread, nut bread, vegetarian, quick bread, zucchini