Zucchini Baskets with Greek Olives
Author/ Συγγραφέας: Katerina
Recipe type/ Τύπος Πιάτου: Appetizer
Cuisine/ Κουζίνα: Mediterranean
Serves: 2
- 2 round zucchinis
- 5 Kalamata olives
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 100 to 120 gr. / 3.5 to 4 oz. graviera cheese or gruyere, grated
- Olive oil
- Cut the zucchinis in half.
- Cut their stems on both sides and with a spoon empty their flesh leaving half inch from the skin.
- Place them clean part downwards to a steamer and steam for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from steamer and put them immediately in very cold water to stop them from continuing to boil.
- Cut their flesh in small cubes and also cut the olives in pieces.
- In a skillet pour couple of tbsp. of olive oil and add the garlic.
- Sauté for a minute and then add the zucchini flesh, the olives and all the herbs, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes in medium / high heat.
- Remove and add the 80 gr. of graviera cheese or gruyere and mix to incorporate.
- Take the zucchini baskets and add 1 tsp of olive oil in each one of them.
- Stuff them with the mixture and cover them with graviera or gruyere.
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 340°F.
- Bake them for 15 minutes and then turn on the broiler and broil for couple of minutes or until they take a nice golden color on top.
- Serve warm.
Recipe by Culinary Flavors at https://www.culinaryflavors.gr/zucchini-baskets-with-greek-olives/
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