Moosewood: Zucchini-Feta Casserole

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Zucchini-Feta Casserole

 

Recipe By : New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant, page 114

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Cheese And Eggs Main Dish

Moosewood Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3/4 cup bulgur

3/4 cup water -- boiling

2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups onions -- sliced

4 cloves garlic -- minced or pressed

6 cups zucchini rounds -- thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2 eggs

1 cup (5 oz) feta cheese -- grated

1 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup (1/2 - 1) fresh parsley -- chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce

1 cup cheddar cheese (3 ounces) -- grated

2 medium tomatoes -- thinly sliced

1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds -- (optional)

 

Place the bulgur in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover and set it

aside until it has absorbed the water and become soft and chewable.

 

Sauté the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are just translucent.

Add the zucchini, dried herbs, and black pepper and continue to sauté on medium

to low heat until the zucchini is tender, but not falling apart.

 

In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Mix in the feta and cottage cheese. Add the

chopped parsley, tomato paste, and soy sauce to the bulgur and mix well.

 

Assemble the casserole in an oiled 9 X 9-inch casserole dish. Layer first the

bulgur mixture, next the sautéed vegetables, and then the feta mixture. Top the

casserole with grated cheddar cheese, tomato slices, and a light sprinkling of

sesame seeds.

 

Bake covered at 350º for 45 minutes. For crustier cheese, uncover the casserole

for the final 15 minutes of baking. This casserole can be more easily served

after it sits for 5 or 10 minutes.

 

Serve this with a tossed salad and Flora's Tart and Tangy Dressing (recipe

entered separately)

 

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