ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL-PISTACHIO-FETA CRUMBLE

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. 4Place a cast iron pan in the oven for 15 minutes to get it hot.
  5. 5Place a cast iron pan in the oven for 15 minutes to get it hot.
  6. 6Place a cast iron pan in the oven for 15 minutes to get it hot.
  7. 7Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, then score the tops diagonally, and then slice into thirds.
  8. 8Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, then score the tops diagonally, and then slice into thirds.
  9. 9Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, then score the tops diagonally, and then slice into thirds.
  10. 10Add the zucchini to a plate and top liberally with salt.
  11. 11Add the zucchini to a plate and top liberally with salt.
  12. 12Add the zucchini to a plate and top liberally with salt.
  13. 13Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes then pat dry with paper towels. Do not rinse.
  14. 14Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes then pat dry with paper towels. Do not rinse.
  15. 15Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes then pat dry with paper towels. Do not rinse.
  16. 16Remove the pan from the oven, add the oil, then add the zucchini face down.
  17. 17Remove the pan from the oven, add the oil, then add the zucchini face down.
  18. 18Remove the pan from the oven, add the oil, then add the zucchini face down.
  19. 19Place in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  20. 20Place in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  21. 21Place in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  22. 22While the zucchini is roasting, make the crumble.
  23. 23While the zucchini is roasting, make the crumble.
  24. 24While the zucchini is roasting, make the crumble.
  25. 25Chop up the pistachios.
  26. 26Chop up the pistachios.
  27. 27Chop up the pistachios.
  28. 28Add the feta cheese, the basil, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  29. 29Add the feta cheese, the basil, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  30. 30Add the feta cheese, the basil, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  31. 31Continue to chop until it creates a nice crumble.
  32. 32Continue to chop until it creates a nice crumble.
  33. 33Continue to chop until it creates a nice crumble.
  34. 34Make the drizzle by adding the tahini, honey, lemon juice and salt to a small bowl.
  35. 35Make the drizzle by adding the tahini, honey, lemon juice and salt to a small bowl.
  36. 36Make the drizzle by adding the tahini, honey, lemon juice and salt to a small bowl.
  37. 37Whisk, then add water 1 tablespoon at a time and whisk until desired consistency.
  38. 38Whisk, then add water 1 tablespoon at a time and whisk until desired consistency.
  39. 39Whisk, then add water 1 tablespoon at a time and whisk until desired consistency.
  40. 40Top the zucchini with the crumble and tahini, if using.
  41. 41Top the zucchini with the crumble and tahini, if using.
  42. 42Top the zucchini with the crumble and tahini, if using.

Ingredients

  • 4 small zucchini
  • 4 small zucchini
  • 4 small zucchini
  • 2 -3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 -3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 -3 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup pistachios
  • 0.25 cup pistachios
  • 0.25 cup pistachios
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese
  • 3 tbsp basil
  • 3 tbsp basil
  • 3 tbsp basil
  • 0.5 of 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 0.5 of 1 lemon lemon zest
  • 0.5 of 1 lemon lemon zest
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 0.5 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • 1 Pinch salt
  • to thin Water
  • to thin Water
  • to thin Water

Equipment

cast iron pansmall bowl

Tips

  • Salt the zucchini to remove excess moisture for perfect caramelization.
  • Do not rinse the zucchini after salting.
  • Use the best quality olive oil.