Best 8 Courgette Zucchini And Ricotta Phyllo Parcels Recipes

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If you are seeking a culinary adventure that blends Mediterranean flavors with the convenience of modern cooking, look no further! In this article, we will embark on a delectable journey to discover the best recipe for courgette zucchini and ricotta phyllo parcels. This dish not only offers a symphony of flavors but also showcases the versatility of phyllo dough, transforming simple ingredients into a golden, crispy delight. Join us as we delve into the culinary world to uncover the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crispy in every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA CASSEROLE



Zucchini and Ricotta Casserole image

Thanks to the magic of mint, the goodness of garlic, and a generous topping of baked ricotta, this zucchini side dish will soon become a family favorite!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup (packed) finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
salt to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese, or as needed
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix zucchini, garlic, mint, olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt in a large bowl until zucchini is evenly coated; transfer to a baking dish.
  • Drop dollops of ricotta cheese atop zucchini mixture. Season with cayenne pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender and cheese is browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 67.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

COURGETTE & RICOTTA PASTA



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Soft Italian cheeses like ricotta make a great sauce base when mixed with lemon, greens, herbs and pine nuts

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 shallot , finely chopped
4 courgettes , halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
300g pasta shapes
small bunch basil , most chopped
zest 1 lemon
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated, plus extra to serve (optional)
50g pine nut , toasted
250g tub ricotta

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Cook the shallot and courgettes for 8 mins until softened. When they are just beginning to colour, add the garlic and cook for 2 mins more.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a little of the water. Tip the pasta into the courgette pan with the basil, lemon zest, Parmesan and pine nuts. Season, dot over the ricotta and mix gently so that you don't break it up too much. Serve sprinkled with extra Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

COURGETTE (ZUCCHINI) AND RICOTTA PHYLLO PARCELS



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Make and share this Courgette (Zucchini) and Ricotta Phyllo Parcels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large courgettes
1 teaspoon dried mint
250 g ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 sheets phyllo pastry (calls for 1 box but i cant remember box sizes)
100 g butter, melted
150 g rocket, salad leaves, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas 6.
  • Finely grate the courgettes and place in a sieve over a bowl. Carefully squeeze out any excess water.
  • Place the courgettes in a large bowl with the mint, ricotta cheese, eggs and lemon juice.
  • Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the phyllo pastry into large squares. Brush each sheet with butter and layer 4 sheets together.
  • Spoon a little of the courgette mix into the centre of each phyllo square. Pull up each corner to form a parcel, twisting slightly to secure.
  • Place on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and cook for 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Serve hot or cold with rocket salad. If serving cold, allow to cool completely before covering, otherwise they will soften.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.3, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 191.1, Sodium 357.2, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 15.7

RICOTTA AND ZUCCHINI CANNELLONI



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This simple weeknight dish relies on zucchini ribbons instead of noodles and a zippy ricotta-pea filling for a gluten-free take on the traditional baked pasta.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dinner     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Pasta     Zucchini     Ricotta     Bake     Spinach     Tomato     Vegetarian     Mozzarella

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups (180g) frozen peas (easy peasy!)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups (360g) fresh firm ricotta
2 cups (50g) baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped mint
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind (a tasty trick)
Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
3-4 zucchinis (courgettes), thinly sliced lengthways using a mandolin (you'll need about 24 long slices)
2 cups (500ml) tomato puree (passata)
1/2 cup (50g) grated mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place the peas in a colander and rinse them under hot running water to thaw. Drain well and place in a big bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, roughly mash the peas. Crack the eggs on top and add the ricotta, spinach, mint, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Mix well with a spatula.
  • Place 1 heaped tablespoon of the pea mixture at one end of each slice of zucchini. Roll up the slices to enclose the filling.
  • Pour the puree into a 22cm x 30cm (2-litre-capacity) baking dish. Nestle the zucchini rolls into the dish so they fit snugly. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Wear your oven gloves to take the dish from the oven and allow to cool a little, before spooning onto serving plates.

COURGETTE & RICOTTA FRITTERS WITH POACHED EGGS & HARISSA YOGURT



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Make courgettes the star of the show with these courgette and ricotta fritters with poached eggs and harissa yogurt topping. They're great for a lazy brunch

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 courgettes, coarsely grated
50g ricotta
1⁄2 lemon, zested
2 eggs, lightly beaten
20g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated
50g self-raising flour
60g Greek yogurt
1⁄2 tbsp rose harissa
2 tbsp olive oil
6 thin slices of pancetta (optional)
splash of white wine vinegar
2 large eggs
dill and parsley, torn, to serve

Steps:

  • Line a bowl with a clean cloth and add the courgette with a pinch of salt. Set aside for 30 mins, then use the cloth to squeeze out the excess liquid. Tip the courgette into a bowl with the ricotta, lemon zest, eggs and parmesan, then stir to combine. Fold in the flour and some seasoning.
  • Stir the yogurt and harissa together in a small bowl and season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and spoon in six mounds of the courgette mixture. Cook over a medium heat for 3-4 mins each side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, heat your grill to high, then cook the pancetta, if using, for 2-3 mins on each side until crisp.
  • Bring a pan of water to the boil. Drizzle a little of the vinegar into a ramekin and crack an egg into it. Swirl the water in the pan with a wooden spoon to create a whirlpool in the middle, then gently tip the egg into it and simmer for 3 mins. Repeat with the second egg. Serve three fritters stacked on each plate, topped with an egg and three slices of pancetta, alongside a dollop of the harissa yogurt, then scatter over the herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

COURGETTES WITH MINT & RICOTTA



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This quick, simple dish makes a lovely side dish for fish or a stand-alone lunch served with toasted sourdough

Provided by Rosie Birkett

Categories     Lunch, Side dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp unsalted butter
4 large courgettes (we used a mixture of green and yellow), sliced
zest and juice 1 lemon
pinch of chilli flakes
70g ricotta
extra virgin olive oil , for drizzling
handful mint leaves , picked and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy non-stick frying pan or cast-iron skillet over a medium heat. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil and 1 tsp butter together and add half the courgettes in one layer. Cook for 2 mins, then turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for 5 more mins untouched, until the underside has a nice colour. Flip the courgettes, then grate over some lemon zest, pour over half the lemon juice and season with salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Cook for a further 5 mins or until very tender. Repeat the process with the remaining slices of courgette.
  • Transfer to a platter and top with spoonfuls of ricotta. Drizzle over some extra virgin olive oil and scatter over the mint to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE



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I have made this lasagna-like zucchini casserole frequently over the years and shared the recipe with many. Recently, my daughter had some heart trouble, so I adapted the recipe to cut fat and calories. We think this version is just as delicious. -Eleanor Hauserman, Huntsville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds zucchini
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (28 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam until just tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain; pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg substitute, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper; set aside. , Spread a third of the spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers of sauce, zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Cover with remaining sauce., Combine remaining crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over top. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 15 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TARTE AUX COURGETTES -- ZUCCHINI, SUMMER SQUASH, AND OLIVE TART



Tarte Aux Courgettes -- Zucchini, Summer Squash, and Olive Tart image

This is such a versatile recipe: it can be served as an appetizer, for brunch or lunch or as a side dish. And it's delicious! I found it on a French-Canadian website - frenchfood.about.com - and I have adapted it for the 2005 Zaar World Tour.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons parsley, chopped (flat leaf or curly, whatever you prefer)
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (don't substitute dried)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 small zucchini, sliced with a mandoline (or very thinly sliced)
2 small summer squash, sliced with a mandoline (or very thinly sliced)
6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  • Brush a rimmed baking sheet with butter.
  • Slice the zucchini and summer squash.
  • Mix the herbs, garlic and 3 tablespoons of oil together.
  • Put the sliced zucchini and summer squash in a bowl, toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Work with one sheet of the phyllo dough at a time, and keep the other sheets covered with a damp towel.
  • Press one sheet of the phyllo onto the prepared pan and brush it with the melted butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets, brushing each with the butter.
  • Spread the herbed oil mixture over the last layer of dough, top with the zucchini and squash and dot with the olives.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges have just begun to turn brown.
  • To serve: Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Cut into 6 pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 196.6, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm zucchini: Look for zucchini that is deep green in color and has no blemishes. Avoid zucchini that is soft or has yellow spots.
  • Slice the zucchini thinly: This will help the zucchini to cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Ricotta cheese, feta cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese are all popular fillings for zucchini parcels. You can also add cooked vegetables, such as spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
  • Season the filling generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to taste.
  • Brush the phyllo dough with melted butter: This will help the dough to crisp up in the oven.
  • Bake the parcels until they are golden brown: This will take about 15-20 minutes.

Conclusion:

Courgette, zucchini, and ricotta phyllo parcels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a summer party or potluck. With a variety of fillings to choose from, you can customize the parcels to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these courgette, zucchini, and ricotta phyllo parcels a try.

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