Are you looking for a dish that is both healthy and delicious? This zucchini and feta gratin is sure to hit the spot! With its combination of long-grain rice, crumbled feta cheese, steamed zucchini and flavorful spices, this casserole dish will quickly become a family favorite. The preparation is simple, making it a great weeknight meal that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients used:
For 8 people
- 2.5 Cups - Long-grain rice
- 1 Cup - Feta cheese
- Cooking spray
- 4 Cups - Zucchini
- 0.5 Teaspoon - Salt
- 0.125 Teaspoon - Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon - Dried mint flakes
- 1 Dash - Ground nutmeg
- 3 Large - Eggs
Recipe steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Combine rice and 1/2 cup feta cheese in a bowl, and press into a 10-inch quiche dish or pie plate coated with cooking spray. Steam zucchini slices, covered, for 5 minutes. Press zucchini gently between paper towels until barely moist. Combine zucchini, 1/2 cup feta cheese, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and arrange zucchini mixture evenly over rice.
- Combine mint flakes, nutmeg, and eggs, and stir well with a whisk. Pour over zucchini mixture. Bake at 375F for 40 minutes.
This zucchini and feta gratin is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal. It’s filling and full of protein, perfect for any vegetarian dinner. You can also make adjustments to the recipe depending on your tastes, such as using low-fat feta cheese and different spices. Give it a try today – your family will love it!
