KOLOKITHOKORFATHES ME SKORTHO KAI SELINORIZA In Greece in the late spring, zucchini flowers fill up the markets. There are 2 kinds: the large sturdy flowers that grow on the stalk of the zucchini plant and the smaller, more fragile ones that sprout out of the actual zucchini. Greeks generally prefer the sturdier ones because they’re easier to work with. These […]
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Stuffed Zucchini – Kolokithia Yemista (Papoutsakia-style)
Stuffed vegetables are a staple of the summer season and this version of Kolokithia Yemista (koh-loh-KEETH-yah yeh-mee-STAH) or Stuffed Zucchini is a great way to enjoy the bounty. The zucchini are hollowed and stuffed with a savory meat filling and topped with a creamy béchamel sauce that bakes up to a nice golden crust. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook […]
Moussaka with Zucchini – Mousakas Kolokythakia
In Greek: μουσακάς κολοκυθάκια, say: moo-sah-KAS koh-loh-kee-THAK-yah Layers of zucchini, meat sauce, cheese, and a creamy béchamel create a fabulous oven-to-table casserole. Select mature zucchini or Italian squash (they look like large zucchini) for best results. Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: 5-6 pounds of mature zucchini, trimmed, cut in 1/2 inch slices […]
Stuffed Zucchini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes – Kolokytakia Yemista me Liastes Domates
In Greek: κολοκυθάκια γεμιστά με λιαστές ντομάτες, pronounced koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah meh lee-ahs-TES doh-MAH-tes This recipe for stuffed zucchini is a summer delight with orzo pasta, myzithra cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Ingredients: 6 large zucchini 1/2 pound of orzo pasta 1 large onion, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 pound […]
Zucchini Pie without Phyllo or crust – Kolokithopita
Pies or pitas are a staple of Greek cooking because they make good use of the vegetables and ingredients of the season. A slice of pita with a salad can be lunch or dinner or even an afternoon snack. This pita does not involve Phyllo dough or any crust Phyllo at all. It is super easy […]
Baked Zucchini with Mint – Kolokythakia me Dyosmo
In Greek: κολοκυθάκια με δυόσμο pronounced koh-loh-kee-THAH-keeyah meh thee-OHZ-moh The two-step process of first lightly frying the zucchini then baking it with added ingredients is often found in Greek zucchini recipes as it softens the zucchini and gives it an opportunity to absorb some of the olive oil. Like many Greek vegetable dishes, this can […]
Fried Zucchinis with flour – Kolokithakia Tiganita
Ingredients: I kilo slim and fresh zucchinis 1 cup of flour 1 cup of water 1 egg beaten Olive oil for frying Salt and pepper to taste Method: Wash the Zucchinis well and cut them in an angle or lengthwise in thin slices. In a bowl, prepare the batter by adding the flour, water, egg, […]
Zucchini Mini Bread – Psomakia me Kolokithakia
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded zucchini (squeeze out excess juices) 4 cups self raising flour 150g feta cheese (crumbled) 4 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup of chopped fresh herbs (dill, mint and oregano) 2 – 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 onion finely chopped 3 tbsp of balsamic vinegar Salt […]
Cretan Boureki Zucchini and Potato Pie
Ingredients: 1.5 kilo of large courgettes (zucchinis) 1 kilo of potatoes 1/2 a kilo of sour mizithra (soft white cheese) 8 tbsp traditional anthogalo (cream) 1 bunch of mint chopped 1 wineglass of olive oil 3-4 ripped tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste Oregano All-purpose flour Method: Wash and cut zucchini (courgettes), into thin rounds […]
Kourkouto Pita (Greek Courgette/Zucchini Pie)
Ingredients: 1 kg courgettes/zucchini 150g of all-purpose flour 250g of plain yogurt 1 tbsp of baking powder 2 large onions 6 large eggs 100 ml of olive oil 1 tsp of dried oregano 1/2 a tsp of salt 200 g feta cheese crumbled 1/2 a bunch of fresh parsley chopped Salt and black pepper to […]