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Sourdough Discard Zucchini-Carrot Bread with Pistachios: 1 Ultimate Never-fail Recipe


  • Author: Ginger
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x

Description

A moist and flavorful quick bread that uses sourdough discard, fresh garden vegetables, and crunchy pistachios for a perfect snack or breakfast.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard
  • 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Grate and squeeze all excess moisture out of the zucchini.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients (flour, leaveners, spices, salt) in one bowl.
  4. Whisk wet ingredients (eggs, sugars, oil, vanilla, sourdough discard) in another bowl.
  5. Fold zucchini and carrots into the wet mixture.
  6. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in pistachios and pour into the loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

High in fiber from vegetables and nuts, utilizes food waste (discard), and provides long-lasting moisture.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 285 kcal