Zucchini with garlic and cheese

1 serving

20 minutes

Zucchini with garlic and cheese is a simple yet surprisingly delicious dish of Russian cuisine, combining the tenderness of vegetables, the spiciness of garlic, and the richness of suluguni cheese. Historically, such dishes were common in rural kitchens where simplicity and ingredient availability were important. Grilled zucchini slices acquire an appetizing golden crust, while aromatic spices like sumac and sea salt enhance the vegetable's natural flavor. A sauce made from mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, and garlic adds a creamy texture and zest, turning the dish into an ideal appetizer or side dish. It pairs especially well with fresh bread or meat dishes, and its lightness makes it a great choice for a summer lunch or dinner.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 549.3
• Proteins: 10.7g
• Fats: 47.1g
• Carbohydrates: 21.2g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Suluguni cheese: 30 g
• Mayonnaise: 3 tsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Sour cream: 1 tsp
• Ground chili pepper: to taste
• Parsley: 2 stem
• Sumac: to taste
• Sea salt: to taste
• Mustard oil: 1 tsp
• Olive oil: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Chop the parsley finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 2 stems

2. Put mayonnaise in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 3 teaspoons

3. Add parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 2 stems

4. Grate the cheese on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Suluguni cheese: 30 g

5. Add cheese and chili to the parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Suluguni cheese: 30 g
   • Ground chili pepper:  to taste

6. Press the garlic through a press.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

7. Mix thoroughly.

8. Slice the zucchini.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 1 piece

9. Heat mustard and olive oil in a grill pan and place the zucchini slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mustard oil: 1 teaspoon
   • Olive oil: 1 teaspoon

10. Add sumac and salt. Fry on high heat for 3-5 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sumac:  to taste
    • Sea salt:  to taste

11. Turn over.

12. Add sumac and fry for another 2 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sumac:  to taste

13. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes.

14. Place the fried slices on a plate and brush with the prepared sauce.

    Required ingredients:

    • Mayonnaise: 3 teaspoons
    • Sour cream: 1 teaspoon

15. Cover with another slice on top. Serve at the table.