Zucchini cake with cream cheese, garlic and herbs

6 servings

40 minutes

Zucchini cake with cream cheese, garlic, and herbs is an exquisite blend of simplicity and refined taste. This recipe originates from European cuisine, where vegetable appetizers hold an important place on the table. Tender zucchini slices infused with the aroma of garlic and herbs create the perfect base for a creamy layer of cream cheese. The dish has lightness, freshness, and a spicy note thanks to the garlic accent. Zucchini cake is suitable for both festive tables and light dinners. It can be served in portions by carefully rolling it into rolls with a fork or as a layered pie decorated with herbs. A great option for those who appreciate harmony of taste and health!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 330.4
• Proteins: 5.2g
• Fats: 30.4g
• Carbohydrates: 9g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 2 pc
• Cottage cheese: 400 g
• Garlic: 5 clove
• Green: 1 bunch
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Make grooves on the surface of the zucchini skin with a fork (scratching along).

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces

3. Then slice the zucchini lengthwise into pieces about 5 mm thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces

4. Fry on both sides with the addition of vegetable oil (dividing the oil into several portions, as it will need to be added when frying the other slices).

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 2 pieces
   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml

5. Place the ready slices on a plate and let them cool slightly.

6. Place the cottage cheese in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 400 g

7. Chop the greens finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green: 1 bunch

8. Chop the garlic finely as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 5 clove

9. Add greens and garlic to the cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green: 1 bunch
   • Garlic: 5 clove

10. Mix thoroughly.

11. Place the first layer of zucchini on the plate and spread the cheese-garlic mixture over them.

    Required ingredients:

    • Zucchini: 2 pieces
    • Cottage cheese: 400 g

12. Next, layer the fried zucchini.

    Required ingredients:

    • Zucchini: 2 pieces

13. Again, spread with cheese mass (arrange all slices this way and coat them with cheese).

    Required ingredients:

    • Cottage cheese: 400 g

14. The top layer of zucchini slices can be left without cheese and simply decorated with greens.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green: 1 bunch

15. Serve the cake to the table.

16. It can be served in portions, rolled with a fork into a small roll, or simply sliced, adding a little salt to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste