Best 7 Zucchini Stuffed With Feta And Dill Recipes

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Zucchini stuffed with feta and dill are a delectable vegetarian dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. This classic Mediterranean dish is not only bursting with flavor but also incredibly versatile, making it a favorite among home cooks and food enthusiasts alike. Whether you're looking for a satisfying appetizer, a flavorful side dish, or a meatless main course, this guide will provide you with the best recipes and cooking tips to create the perfect zucchini stuffed with feta and dill.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH FETA AND DILL



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These crispy zucchini fritters make a wonderful starter or side dish, and they're a delicious way to use up your summer zucchini.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, adapted from Cooks Illustrated

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 Fritters

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium), trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Shred the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor fitted with the shredding disk. Transfer the zucchini to a fine mesh strainer and set over a bowl. Toss the zucchini with the salt and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wring all of the excess liquid out of the zucchini with your hands, then set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Mix in the dried zucchini, scallions, dill, feta, garlic and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour (or corn starch) and baking powder over mixture and stir until uniformly incorporated.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop 2-tablespoon sized portions into the pan, then use the back of a spoon to gently press the batter into 2-inch-wide fritters. Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate. Add a bit more oil to the pan if necessary, then repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm or room temperature with lemon wedges.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked fritters can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them on a cookie sheet in a 200°F oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 fritters, Calories 152, Fat 11 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 288 mg, Cholesterol 73 mg

ZUCCHINI WITH FETA, WALNUTS & DILL



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This salad of thinly-sliced, summery zucchini topped with feta, dill, and walnuts has a lovely Greek spin.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound small zucchini, sliced very thin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Colavita or Lucini
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup walnuts, toasted if desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 small lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Arrange zucchini slices in overlapping concentric circles on four dinner-sized plates. Drizzle zucchini lightly with extra virgin olive oil (about 1½ teaspoons per plate), then season each plate with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Divide crumbled feta and walnuts over each dish, and then sprinkle with fresh dill. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH FETA AND DILL



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Categories     Food Processor     Side     Broil     Sauté     Steam     Vegetarian     Feta     Zucchini     Summer     Dill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

four 1/2-pound zucchini, scrubbed
2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound Feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Trim and discard the stem ends from 2 of the zucchini, halve the 2 zucchini lengthwise, and with a melon-ball cutter scoop out the flesh, reserving it and leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Arrange the shells, cut sides up, on a steamer rack set over simmering water and steam them, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are just tender. Invert the shells on paper towels to drain.
  • Cut the remaining 2 zucchini crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a non-stick skillet cook the onions in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until they are softened, add the reserved flesh, chopped, and the zucchini slices, and sauté the mixture over moderately high heat, stirring, until it is golden. In a food processor blend the mixture with the Feta until the zucchini slices are chopped coarse and stir in the dill. Divide the filling among the 4 zucchini shells, arrange the stuffed zucchini in an oiled flameproof baking dish, and broil them under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 3 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and deep golden.

ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH FETA AND DILL



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In Greece, fritters are called keftedes and they vary from island to island and with the season. Keftedes can be made with tomatoes, chickpeas or even with ground meat, like the ones my mom serves at family gatherings. Zucchini is a great vegetable for keftedes. I grate the entire thing, seeds and all, salt it, wring it out, and then make the fritters. These keftedes can be served as an hors d'oeuvre or a starter course and they don't even need a sauce; just sprinkle with some salt and crumbled feta on top.

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield about 8 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium zucchini
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces feta cheese, coarsely chopped or crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus whole dill for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 large scallion, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the bias
Grated zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg
Canola oil, for pan frying
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Coarse sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a grater onto a clean kitchen towel. Sprinkle with the salt and let it rest while you gather and prep the remaining ingredients. Wrap the zucchini in the towel and wring as much liquid out of it as possible, discarding the liquid. In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, feta, dill, mint, garlic, scallion and all but 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest. Stir in the flour and egg and mix until well combined.
  • Add the oil to a large shallow pan, about 1/4 inch, or enough so that when all the fritters are in the pan, the oil comes halfway up their sides. Place the pan over medium-high heat. Form fritters by hand or using a 1/4-cup measure, and fry them in the hot oil in batches. Cook until the fritters are golden brown on each side, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Transfer the fritters to a serving platter and garnish each with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a small sprig of dill. Sprinkle the reserved lemon zest and some coarse sea salt over the serving platter. Serve hot or at room temperature.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI WITH WALNUTS AND FETA



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I made these for lunch today and thought they were quite good. They could either be served as a vegetable side, or as a light lunch or supper dish. I used 2 fairly large zucchini, but kept the filling ingredients in the amounts listed. The recipe is from a book about Greek food.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium fat zucchini
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped finely
1 garlic clove, chopped finely (I used more)
2 ounces Greek feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white breadcrumb (I used whole wheat)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put the zucchini in a large pan of boiling water, return to a boil, and then boil for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again and let cool.
  • When the zucchini are cool enough to handle, cut a thin strip off the top side of each one with a sharp knife and gently score around the inside edges to help scoop out the flesh. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell to hold the stuffing. Chop the zucchini flesh.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the chopped zucchini flesh and fry 5 minutes, until the onion is golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the cheese then the walnuts, bread crumbs, egg, dill, salt, and pepper. Use the stuffing to fill the zucchini shells, and place side by side in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle over the remaining oil.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown (mine weren't as brown as I wanted so I broiled them a couple of minutes). Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 65.6, Sodium 274.5, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 8.2

ZUCCHINI KEFTEDES WITH FETA AND DILL



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Provided by Michael Symon

Categories     Appetizer     Fry     Easter     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Feta     Zucchini     Spring     Party     Dill     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/3 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1 cup panko (japanese breadcrumbs)
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese
Canola oil (for frying)
Plain whole-milk or reduced-fat Greek-style yogurt (for garnish)
Additional chopped fresh dill (for garnish)
Ingredient info: Panko is available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets and at Asian markets. Greek-style yogurt is a thick yogurt that's sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Steps:

  • Grate zucchini on large holes of box grater onto clean kitchen towel. Sprinkle zucchini with 1 teaspoon coarse salt; let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil. Wrap zucchini in towel; squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Place zucchini in medium bowl. Mix in green onions, 3 tablespoons chopped dill, mint, garlic, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Gently stir in panko and egg, then feta. Using 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture for each, shape mixture into 1 3/4- to 2-inch-diameter patty; place on baking sheet. Chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Pour enough canola oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add patties to skillet. Cook until golden and cooked through, adjusting heat if browning too quickly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Using slotted metal spoon, transfer to paper towels.
  • Arrange keftedes on platter. Top each with dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle each with dill. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH FETA AND BASIL



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Easy to make, savory and a nice presentation. You could use dill rather than basil in the stuffing if you prefer.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (8 ounce) zucchini, scrubbed
2 small onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Remove the ends of 2 of the zucchini, cut in half lengthwise; use a melon baller to scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4" thick shell; set the flesh aside.
  • Place the shells in a steamer, cut sides up, and steam until just tender, 3-5 minutes; invert on paper towels and drain.
  • Cut the remaining 2 squash into 1/4" slices; heat oil in a non-stick skillet; saute the onions over medium heat, until softened; add the reserved flesh, chopped,and the zucchini slices; continue to cook over medium-high heat, until golden.
  • Process the cooked mixture and the feta in a food processor until the zucchini is roughly chopped; stuff the shells with this filling and place them in an oiled baking dish.
  • Broil 4" from the heat source until filling is bubbly and deep golden in color, about 3 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Zucchini: Select medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that are too large or have blemishes.
  • Prepare the Zucchini Properly: Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. This will create a boat-shaped cavity that will hold the filling.
  • Don't Overcook the Zucchini: Zucchini cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like dill, mint, and parsley add a burst of flavor to the filling. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount by half.
  • Don't Skimp on the Cheese: Feta cheese is the star of this dish, so don't be afraid to use plenty of it. The cheese should be crumbled or grated before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the stuffed zucchini until the tops are golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

Zucchini stuffed with feta and dill is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's perfect for summer gatherings, as it can be made ahead of time and served warm or at room temperature. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is a must-try for zucchini lovers everywhere.

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