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Feta Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

Deliciously baked zucchini halves filled with a savory feta cheese mixture, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini
  • 4 medium zucchini halved lengthwise
Feta Cheese Mixture
  • 200 grams feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Zucchini
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Scoop out the center of each zucchini half using a spoon, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh.
Make the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  2. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, crumbled feta cheese, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the Zucchini
  1. Fill each zucchini half with the feta cheese mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
  2. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top of each stuffed zucchini.
Bake
  1. Place the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables to the filling, such as bell peppers or onions, for extra flavor.

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