Zucchini baked with vegetables, ham and cheese
2 servings
75 minutes
This recipe combines the richness of Mediterranean flavors by pairing the tender texture of baked zucchini with aromatic vegetables, spicy ham, and gooey cheese. The zucchini soaked in the juices of tomatoes, sweet peppers, and garlic gains a rich flavor, while the addition of Provençal herbs gives it a subtle, refined note. Crispy slices of ham add a salty depth, and melted Parmesan finishes the dish with a light creamy texture. It’s the perfect treat for a light dinner or festive table due to the balance of fresh vegetables and the rich flavors of cheese and meat. The dish can be served on its own or paired with a glass of white wine to highlight its gastronomic sophistication.
1
Prepare the vegetables.
2
Cut the zucchini lengthwise into two parts and score the flesh crosswise.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
3
Scoop out the center with a spoon and place the slices in a baking dish.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
4
Cut the tomato into cubes.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
5
Put in a bowl.
6
Cut the pepper into cubes.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
7
Add to the tomato.
8
Cut the garlic into small cloves.
- Garlic: 5 clove
9
add to the vegetables
10
Chop the parsley, leaving 1 sprig for decoration.
- Parsley: 3 sprigs
11
Add parsley to the other vegetables.
12
To salt.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
13
Add vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
14
Add Provençal herbs.
15
Mix
16
Stuff the zucchini halves with vegetable mixture.
17
Prepare ham and cheese.
18
Lay the ham slices on the filling.
- Jamon (Spanish cured ham): 50 g
19
Grate the cheese on a medium grater and sprinkle it on top of the ham.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 50 g
20
Bake covered for 45 minutes at 180 degrees.
21
Then remove the lid, optionally add a bit more cheese, and bake until the cheese melts (about 5-7 minutes) at 180 degrees.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 50 g
22
Place the cooked zucchini on plates and serve, garnished with a sprig of greenery.
- Parsley: 3 sprigs
