Ingredients
– 4 medium zucchini
– 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
– ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for added texture)
Instructions
Creating Feta Cheese Stuffed Zucchini can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Zucchini: Wash the zucchini and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the middle flesh with a spoon, creating a hollow boat. Set the scooped centers aside for later use.
3. Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine the ingredients into a cohesive filling.
4. Incorporate Zucchini Flesh: Chop the reserved zucchini flesh into small pieces and mix them into the filling for added moisture and flavor.
5. Stuff the Zucchini: Spoon the filling generously into each hollowed zucchini half, ensuring it is packed evenly.
6. Optional Breadcrumb Topping: If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top of the stuffed zucchini for an added crunch.
7. Bake: Place the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the filling is heated through.
8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
These steps will help you create a delicious Feta Cheese Stuffed Zucchini that will garner rave reviews from everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: For a heartier meal, mix in some cooked ground turkey, chicken, or quinoa into the filling.