Description
Zucchini Feta Bake brings summer garden goodness straight to your dinner table with minimal fuss. Fresh zucchini and tangy feta cheese meld together in a simple, satisfying Mediterranean-inspired casserole that feels like a warm hug from your favorite kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium zucchinis
- 200 grams feta cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil or parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Oils and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), preparing the perfect roasting environment for your zucchini dish.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and toss 3 medium zucchinis (about 1.3 lbs), which you’ve sliced into delicate rounds, with 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper.
- Crumble 7 ounces of feta cheese, adding half to your zucchini mixture and stirring until every slice gets a creamy coating.
- Spread the herbed zucchini mixture into a greased baking dish, ensuring an even layer that will cook uniformly.
- Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese across the top, creating a tantalizing cheesy blanket.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and tender zucchini.
- Pull the baking dish from the oven and scatter fresh chopped basil or parsley over the top for a bright, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Slice zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Drain excess moisture from zucchini by salting and letting it sit for 10 minutes before mixing, which prevents a watery final result.
- For a low-carb version, use this recipe as a side dish or add protein like grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
- Experiment with different herbs like dill or basil to customize the flavor profile and make the dish your own signature recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg