Baked Zucchini & Feta Cheese

Baked zucchini casserole layered with feta cheese, mint and dill with drizzled extra virgin olive oil for a vitamin K-rich dish.

Savory, rich recipe high in both vitamin K (dark green zucchini) and vitamin K2 (feta cheese, a fermented dairy food) is sure to please even the most veggie-adverse!

Serves: 5-6

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour or until golden brown

Ingredients:

3-4 medium dark green zucchini, washed
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (adjust to taste)
1/4 - 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2-3 tablespoons dried dill (adjust to taste) to sprinkle between layers
2-3 tablespoons dried mint (adjust to taste) to sprinkle between layers
1/2 cup of whole grain white flour

Layer zucchini, feta cheese, mint and dill with drizzled extra virgin olive oil for a vitamin K-rich dish.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375⁰.
Using butter or olive oil, grease a 2-3" casserole dish (round, oval, or square).
Cut of ends of zucchini and cut into 1/2" slices lengthwise.
Lightly dredge each slice in flour.
Layer as follows, including top layer (# of layers will depend on size of dish used):
- Zucchini
- Crumbled feta
- Generous sprinkle dill and mint
- Drizzle of EVOO
Bake uncovered until zucchini fork-soft and top golden brown.

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