Roasted Zucchini with Feta-Basil-Pistachio Crumble
Roasted Zucchini with Feta-Basil-Pistachio Crumble
Ingredients
For the Zucchini
- 4 zucchini, small
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, to 3 tablespoons
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
For the Crumble
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons basil
- 1/2 lemon, zest of
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
For the Honey Tahini Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- as needed water, to thin
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a cast iron pan (or two, if using) in the oven for 15 minutes to allow it to get very hot.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise. Score the tops of the zucchini diagonally, then slice each half into thirds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the sliced zucchini on a plate and liberally sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Do not rinse the zucchini.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Carefully remove the hot pan(s) from the oven. Add the olive oil to the pan(s), dividing it equally if using two. Arrange the zucchini face down in the hot pan(s). Return the pan(s) to the oven and roast for 30 minutes, flipping the zucchini halfway through the cooking time.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
While the zucchini is roasting, prepare the crumble. Roughly chop the pistachios. In a small bowl or on a cutting board, combine the chopped pistachios, feta cheese, basil, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to chop and mix until a fine crumble consistency is achieved.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Prepare the honey tahini drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the desired pourable consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the zucchini is roasted to a charred and jammy texture, remove it from the oven. Top generously with the prepared feta-basil-pistachio crumble, then drizzle with the honey tahini mixture, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Roasted Zucchini with Feta-Basil-Pistachio Crumble
For the Zucchini
- 4 zucchini, small
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, to 3 tablespoons
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
For the Crumble
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons basil
- 1/2 lemon, zest of
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper
For the Honey Tahini Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- as needed water, to thin
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a cast iron pan (or two, if using) in the oven for 15 minutes to allow it to get very hot.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise. Score the tops of the zucchini diagonally, then slice each half into thirds.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the sliced zucchini on a plate and liberally sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Do not rinse the zucchini.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Carefully remove the hot pan(s) from the oven. Add the olive oil to the pan(s), dividing it equally if using two. Arrange the zucchini face down in the hot pan(s). Return the pan(s) to the oven and roast for 30 minutes, flipping the zucchini halfway through the cooking time.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
While the zucchini is roasting, prepare the crumble. Roughly chop the pistachios. In a small bowl or on a cutting board, combine the chopped pistachios, feta cheese, basil, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to chop and mix until a fine crumble consistency is achieved.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Prepare the honey tahini drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the desired pourable consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the zucchini is roasted to a charred and jammy texture, remove it from the oven. Top generously with the prepared feta-basil-pistachio crumble, then drizzle with the honey tahini mixture, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 5 min