Baked Zucchini & Feta Cheese

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Savory, rich recipe high in both vitamin K (dark green zucchini) and vitamin K2 (feta cheese, a fermented dairy food) is sure to please even the most veggie-adverse!

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour or until golden brown

Ingredients:

• 3-4 medium dark green zucchini, washed
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 – 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 2-3 tablespoons dried dill (adjust to taste) to sprinkle between layers
• 2-3 tablespoons dried mint (adjust to taste) to sprinkle between layers
• 1/2 cup of whole grain white flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375⁰.
2. Using butter or olive oil, grease a 2-3″ casserole dish (round, oval, or square).
3. Cut of ends of zucchini and cut into 1/2″ slices lengthwise.
4. Lightly dredge each slice in flour.
5. Layer as follows, including top layer (# of layers will depend on size of dish used):
   • Zucchini
   • Crumbled feta
   • Generous sprinkle dill and mint
   • Drizzle of EVOO
6. Bake uncovered until zucchini fork-soft and top golden brown.

Substantial Vitamin and Mineral Content in Broccoli:

Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Chromium, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin E, Manganese, Choline, B Vitamins, Vitamin A, Potassium, Copper, Selenium.

Recipe By: vitamink.com