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Feta Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

Feta Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

This Feta Cheese Stuffed Zucchini is a light and appetizing dish with a herby-lemony flavor, perfect as an appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Servings 3 zucchinis
Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • vegetable corer
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 675 grams zucchinis 3 medium

Cheese & Dairy

  • 150 grams crumbled feta cheese 1 cup + 1 tbsp
  • 90 grams Greek yogurt strained
  • 40 grams grated Gruyere cheese ½ cup

Seasonings

  • 20 grams Spring onion 1 medium
  • 1 whole lemon zest ½
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • ⅓ teaspoon dried oregano

Oils

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus a little extra to drizzle on top

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 200°C / 390°F.
  • Cut off the tops and bottoms of the zucchinis. Cut a thin long slice to reveal the flesh of the zucchini. Scoop the flesh to create a zucchini boat that’s ½ cm thick all around the sides.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and oregano. Brush or rub this mixture all over the insides of the zucchinis, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the zucchinis in a small baking dish or non-stick pan for 12-15 minutes until slightly softened.

Filling

  • In a mixing bowl, combine both types of cheese, Greek yogurt, spring onion, garlic powder, lemon zest, parsley, and remaining olive oil and oregano. Stir well.
  • Remove zucchinis from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C / 356°F.

Stuffing & Baking

  • Stuff the zucchinis with the cheese filling, pressing to fit. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with oregano on top.
  • Return to the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the cheese filling is set and golden.
  • Serve warm or cold, with extra olive oil on top if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

You can use leftover zucchini flesh in soups, stews, or fillings for Yemista or stuffed squid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1zucchiniCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 708mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 972IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 462mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Gluten-free, healthy, Oven baked, vegetables
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