Feta Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Feta cheese stuffed zucchini is light, and appetizing with a herby-lemony flavor. Stuffed with feta, Gruyere, and Greek yogurt.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: gluten-free, healthy, Oven baked, vegetables
Servings: 3 zucchinis
Calories: 291kcal
- 675 grams ( 3 medium) zucchinis
- 150 grams (1 cup + 1 tbsp) crumbled feta cheese
- 90 grams (½ cup) Greek yogurt strained
- 20 grams (1 medium) Spring onion
- 40 grams (½ cup) grated Gruyere cheese
- ½ lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + a little bit extra to drizzle on top
- ⅓ teaspoon dried oregano + a little bit extra to sprinkle on top
Prepare The Zucchini:
Cut off the tops and bottoms of the zucchinis. Then cut a thin long slice to reveal the flesh of the zucchini. Using a vegetable corer or a teaspoon scoop the flesh creating a zucchini boat that's ½ cm (¼ inch thick) all around the sides. (see note 1 below) In a small bowl mix together the olive oil and oregano. Brush or rub this mixture all over the insides of the zucchinis. Don't discard what's left of it, we will use it for the filling. Season the zucchini very lightly with salt and a little bit of pepper.
Add the zucchini to a small baking dish or non-stick pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until the zucchini is slightly softened when pricked with a toothpick.
Prepare The Filling:
In a mixing bowl add both types of cheese, the Greek yogurt, spring onion, garlic powder, lemon zest, parsley, and season lightly with ground pepper. Add also the remaining olive oil and oregano. Stir well to combine.
Remove the zucchini from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Turn down the oven's temperature to 180°C /356°F.
Note 1: You can use leftover zucchini flesh and top slice inside soups, stews, or even fillings for Yemista, or stuffed squid.
Serving: 1zucchini | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 462mg | Iron: 2mg