Zucchini with cheese baked in the oven

4 servings

60 minutes

Baked zucchini with cheese is a simple and elegant recipe from Georgian cuisine that combines the tenderness of young zucchini, the spiciness of garlic, and the aroma of fresh dill. This dish embodies the art of Georgian culinary traditions where fresh vegetables play a central role. When baked, zucchinis become soft while the cheese forms an appetizing golden crust, creating a perfect blend of textures. The light garlic aroma adds zest while dill brings freshness. This dish is ideal as a standalone light snack or as a side to meat and fish dishes. Its simplicity makes it an excellent choice for a cozy home dinner or festive table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 128.7
• Proteins: 4g
• Fats: 9.8g
• Carbohydrates: 5.9g

Ingredients

• Young zucchini: 1 pc
• Sunflower oil: 25 ml
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Dill: 25 g
• Hard cheese: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients. Take a young, small zucchini with thin skin and almost no seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Young zucchini: 1 piece

2. The zucchini should be washed well, dried, edges cut off, and sliced thinly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Young zucchini: 1 piece

3. Make shallow cuts with a knife on each slice.

4. Salt the zucchini slices on both sides. Sprinkle one side with chopped dill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 25 g

5. Grease the baking dish with sunflower oil

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 25 ml

6. Place the zucchini in the mold.

   Required ingredients:

   • Young zucchini: 1 piece

7. Peel the garlic and chop it finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves

8. Distribute the garlic on the zucchini.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves

9. Grate the hard cheese on a coarse grater and evenly distribute it over the zucchini.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 50 g

10. Send to bake in the oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes. Bake uncovered.