½teaspoonblack pepper(freshly-cracked, or ground), divided
1teaspoongarlic powder
4eggs(medium)
1½cupCheddar cheeseshredded, divided
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 375 º F [190 ºC].
Step 2: Grate vegetables
Grate potatoes and zucchini separately with the coarse side of the grater.
Step 3: Sauté vegetables
Heat half the oil over low heat in the skillet. Stir in onions and cook stirring until they turn translucent. Add the bell pepper and cook covered for five minutes. Stir occasionally. Add the potatoes, and cook, stirring for three minutes.Season with 1½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of freshly-cracked pepper. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature
Step 4: Mix in eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and season with ½ teaspoon of salt, a pinch of pepper, and garlic powder.Mix eggs, 1¼ cup of cheese, potatoes, and zucchini.
Step 5: Bake
Pour the remaining oil into the skillet covering the bottom, followed by the potato and zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for five minutes before serving.