# ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH BASIL-PISTACHIO-FETA CRUMBLE

Roasted zucchini is topped with a feta, basil and pistachio crumble, creating a salty, herby, and crunchy topping.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- cast iron pan
- small 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNR9bXqdw/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/126bab3f-e498-40f3-b3fe-5fa4c9cfefa6
- Extracted: 2026-04-09

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