Courgette, Tomato & Paprika Cake

• courgettes↗500 g

  grated

• onion↗1

  grated

• garlic clove↗1

  diced

• ground paprika↗1 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• self raising flour↗75 g
• baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• tomatoes↗2

  cored & roughly chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Place the courgettes in a bowl with the onion & garlic & mix well.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, eggs and olive oil with a whisk. Season and stir in the flour and baking powder to make a smooth, thick batter. Mix the batter into the grated courgette mixture.

3. 3

   Heat a 20cm non stick ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the courgette mixture; top with the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes on the hob, then transfer to the oven and bake for about 1 hour or until golden and firm to the touch.

4. 4

   Remove from the oven and gently ease the cake out of the pan.