To prepare a delicious dish with zucchini and cheese, start by peeling the zucchini. Choose young and tender zucchinis, as they have a finer texture and a sweeter taste. Cut the zucchini into thin slices, about 0.5 cm thick, and sprinkle them with a little salt. This step will help remove excess water from the zucchinis, giving them a better consistency during cooking. Let them sit for 15 minutes, then carefully pat them dry with a paper towel to remove the accumulated moisture.
While the zucchinis rest, take care of the green beans. Choose fresh green beans, clean them, and wash them well under a stream of cold water. Break the beans into pieces about 5 cm long, then blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until they become slightly crunchy. Drain the beans and set them aside to cool.
Now, move on to the cheese. You can use telemea or ricotta, depending on your preferences. If you choose cow cheese, mash it well with a fork. In a large bowl, mix the chosen cheese with the three eggs and the finely chopped dill, adding the drained beans as well. Make sure all the ingredients are well combined, resulting in a homogeneous and flavorful mixture.
Prepare a heat-resistant dish by greasing it with a little oil and optionally lining it with breadcrumbs, which will provide a crispy crust to the dish. Place a first layer of zucchini slices at the bottom of the dish, then pour the cheese and bean mixture evenly, smoothing the surface well. Cover with a second layer of zucchini slices.
Beat the remaining egg and use a brush to evenly distribute it over the last layer of zucchini. This will ensure a beautifully golden and appetizing crust. For an extra touch of color and flavor, decorate the dish with carefully placed slices of tomato on top.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and bake the dish for about 50 minutes, until the zucchinis are well cooked and the surface turns golden. After baking, let the dish cool slightly before portioning it. Served warm, this dish with zucchini, cheese, and beans is perfect as a side or even as a main course, being a healthy and flavorful choice. Enjoy your meal!
While the zucchinis rest, take care of the green beans. Choose fresh green beans, clean them, and wash them well under a stream of cold water. Break the beans into pieces about 5 cm long, then blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until they become slightly crunchy. Drain the beans and set them aside to cool.
Now, move on to the cheese. You can use telemea or ricotta, depending on your preferences. If you choose cow cheese, mash it well with a fork. In a large bowl, mix the chosen cheese with the three eggs and the finely chopped dill, adding the drained beans as well. Make sure all the ingredients are well combined, resulting in a homogeneous and flavorful mixture.
Prepare a heat-resistant dish by greasing it with a little oil and optionally lining it with breadcrumbs, which will provide a crispy crust to the dish. Place a first layer of zucchini slices at the bottom of the dish, then pour the cheese and bean mixture evenly, smoothing the surface well. Cover with a second layer of zucchini slices.
Beat the remaining egg and use a brush to evenly distribute it over the last layer of zucchini. This will ensure a beautifully golden and appetizing crust. For an extra touch of color and flavor, decorate the dish with carefully placed slices of tomato on top.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and bake the dish for about 50 minutes, until the zucchinis are well cooked and the surface turns golden. After baking, let the dish cool slightly before portioning it. Served warm, this dish with zucchini, cheese, and beans is perfect as a side or even as a main course, being a healthy and flavorful choice. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
-500 g green beans -one medium zucchini -300g telemea cheese -100g sweet cheese (I used ricotta) -a bunch of dill -4 eggs -a tomato for decoration -salt