1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
1 c. finely shredded unpeeled zucchini
1 egg
1/4 c. cooking oil
1/4 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Stir together first 6 ingredients, set aside. In a separate bowl beat together sugar, zucchini and egg. Add oil and lemon peel. Mix well. Stir in flour mixture. Gently fold in nuts. Pour into greased 8 x 4 x 2 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.