Prep Time and Quantities
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking time (in the oven): 20 minutes ⏳
Total Time: ~30 minutes
Servings: 4 (suitable as a starter or side dish)
🛒 The Secret Ingredients You Need
2 medium zucchini (young, thin-skinned, firm) 🥒 Fruits and vegetables
150 g cream cheese (or creamy cottage cheese / ricotta) 🧀
50 g grated Parmesan cheese or cheese (for an irresistible golden crust) 🧀✨
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 bunch fresh dill (or chopped spring onions) 🌿
2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
Salt, ground black pepper and a pinch of sweet/smoky paprika 🧂🌶️
👩🍳 InstructionsStep 1: Prepare the zucchini 🥒✂️
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and remove the ends. Cut each zucchini into quarters lengthwise. Fruit and vegetables
Using a small spoon, carefully remove the core from each half and form a groove for the filling. Tip: Don’t throw away the heart! Chop it up and set it aside, we’ll use it right away. Fruit and vegetables
Step 2: Preparation of the aromatic cream 🥣🧄
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, crushed garlic, chopped dill, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
Add the chopped zucchini heart in the previous step (it will retain its juices when cooked).
Season with salt and pepper. Mix well with a fork until you get a smooth and creamy dough.
Step 3: Assembling the “trays” 📐🎨
Place 4 zucchini halves in the prepared pan, hollows side up.
Brush them lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and paprika for a nice color.
Spread the cream cheese cream evenly inside each zucchini with a spoon and smooth the surface.
Step 4: Gilding and baking 🧀🔥 Pastries
Sprinkle the rest of the parmesan or grated cheese on each punnet of zucchini.
Bake in a preheated oven for 180 to 200 minutes.
During the last 3 minutes, activate the grill function of the oven so that the cheese is golden brown, browned and crispy to perfection!
Step 5: Serve! 🍽️✨
Remove the dish from the oven and let the zucchini cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh dill or drizzle with a few drops of aromatic olive oil. They are delicious hot, but just as good cold, taken out of the fridge! Organic vegetables Cheeses
💡 Golden tips for an unforgettable taste
: Choose the right zucchini: Choose small or medium zucchini. Jumbo zucchini have an overly fibrous skin, large seeds, and often release too much water when cooked, which alters the texture of the cream. 🥒💯 Fruit and vegetables
Add crunch: For a crunchy touch, sprinkle a tablespoon of panko breadcrumbs or a few finely ground walnuts over the Parmesan cheese before baking. 🥜🥖 More detailed
