Baked Zucchini and Feta Casserole

Baked Zucchini and Feta Casserole

A savory baked casserole of well-drained zucchini, feta, eggs, fresh herbs, and breadcrumbs, with a lightly browned feta topping.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 190°C. Coat the baking dish with 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  2. Step 2

    Grate the zucchini, toss it with the salt, and place it in the colander over the mixing bowl. Leave it to drain for 15 minutes.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Fine Salt, 900.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: Box Grater, colander, mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Squeeze the zucchini firmly by handfuls to remove as much liquid as possible. Empty and dry the mixing bowl.

    Cookware: colander, mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Heat the remaining 1 ¼ tbsp (20 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 6 minutes.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 20.0 ml Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 9.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Crack the eggs into the mixing bowl and whisk until evenly blended.

    Ingredients used: 5.0 piece Egg

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  7. Step 7

    Stir the squeezed zucchini, cooked onion mixture, 160 gr feta, breadcrumbs, dill, parsley, and black pepper into the eggs until evenly combined.

    Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Breadcrumb, 15.0 gr Dill, 160.0 gr Feta Cheese, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 15.0 gr Parsley

    Cookware: mixing bowl, spatula

  8. Step 8

    Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and scatter the remaining 40 gr feta over the top.

    Ingredients used: 40.0 gr Feta Cheese

    Cookware: baking dish, spatula

  9. Step 9

    Bake at 190°C until the center is set, the top is lightly browned, and the center reaches 74°C, about 35 minutes.

    Timer: 35 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  10. Step 10

    Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook the center to 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep for up to 3 days, and reheat to 74°C before serving.

Risk factors

  • Raw eggs require thorough cooking.
  • The casserole and baking dish remain hot after baking.