Greek Zucchini and Feta Cheese Bake | Easy Vegetarian Recipe
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Ingredients List:
- 4 small zucchini
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1-1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 60g feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
- Kefalograviera
- Canadian Oka cheese
- Gouda
- Salt & pepper to taste
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Method:
- Pre-heat oven to 425*f/220*c
- In a food processor add onion, garlic, cumin and cinnamon and puree
- In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil and saute onion, garlic and spice mixture until translucent
- Add crushed tomatoes and water to pan and simmer for 8 minutes
- Slice zucchini into 1/4" strips
- In baking dish, pour a little tomato sauce on the bottom
- Place half the zucchini slices in 2 crossed layers (see video)
- Spread half the tomato sauce over the zucchini
- Crumble feta over sauce
- Repeat step #7 and #8
- Grate cheeses over top sauce layer and drizzle with olive oil
- Bake @ 425* for 45-60 minutes or until cheese on top is golden and blistered
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Notes & Tips:
- Makes 4 servings using 8"x8" pan
- Recipe can be x2, x3...
- Allow to cool for at least 20-30 minutes before cutting
- For a drier consistency, after zucchini is sliced, sprinkle with coarse salt and allow to sit for 30 minutes. Rinse off salt and pat dry
- Can be frozen
- Substitute cheeses for whatever you have on hand
