Mediterranean Diet Cheesy Baked Zucchini
Elevate your weeknight menu with Mediterranean Diet Cheesy Baked Zucchini—a vibrant, healthy dish that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful! Perfectly tender zucchini halves are transformed into delicious "boats," brushed with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with garlic powder, dried oregano, and cracked black pepper for a zesty base. Topped with a mouthwatering mix of crumbled feta and golden Parmesan cheeses, this recipe brings Mediterranean flair straight to your table. Cherry tomatoes add juicy bursts of sweetness while fresh basil provides a fragrant, herby finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal as a light vegetarian main or a colorful side for Mediterranean-inspired feasts. Low-carb, nutrient-rich, and irresistibly cheesy, it's your next go-to for wholesome, crowd-pleasing comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and slice each zucchini in half lengthwise.
Scoop out a small portion of the center of each zucchini half using a spoon, creating a shallow 'boat'.
Place the zucchini halves into a large baking dish or on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Brush the zucchini with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
Evenly distribute the crumbled feta cheese over the zucchini halves, pressing it slightly into the center.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes over the zucchini, tucking them into the cheese.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over all the zucchini halves.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender, and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.6 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 11429 mg | 497% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 936 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2181 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
