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Antipasti Zucchini

A delightful antipasti dish featuring grilled zucchini slices, tangy feta cheese, roasted pine nuts, and fresh mint, all brought together with a touch of lemon and a hint of spice from red chili.
Course Appetizer/Snack
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 321kcal
Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Grill pan or outdoor grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving dish

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchinis
  • 4 oz Feta cheese
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 small lemon zest and juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh mint chopped

Instructions

Roast the Pine Nuts:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet and roast for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the Zucchini:

  • Cut the zucchinis into approximately ¼ inch thick slices.
  • Season the zucchini slices with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the seasoned zucchini with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the finely chopped garlic clove.

Cook the Zucchini:

  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, or preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high (about 400°F).
  • Grill the zucchini slices for 3-5 minutes, turning repeatedly until they are tender and have grill marks.
  • Mix the grilled zucchini with the finely chopped red chili and about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.

Assemble the Dish:

  • Arrange the grilled zucchini slices on a serving dish.
  • Sprinkle the dish with crumbled feta cheese, roasted pine nuts, and fresh mint.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Serve:

  • Serve the antipasti zucchini warm or at room temperature.

Video

Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently in a microwave or in a skillet over medium-low heat until just warmed through.
Freezing: This dish is best enjoyed fresh. Freezing is not recommended as the texture of the zucchini may become mushy upon thawing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg