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Zucchini Feta Packets Appetizer
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 packets
Ingredients
- 2 Zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Salt and freshly ground pepper.
- 4 oz Feta cheese block form, not crumbled
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 small red onion
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash the zucchini and slice into strips with a wide peeler or cheese slicer.
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Brush the zucchini strips with olive oil n both sides.
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Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.
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Cut the onions into rings.
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Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet. Add the onions rings and sauté until transparent. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Dice the sun-dried tomatoes. Place in a bowl and toss them with the oregano, and thyme.
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Cut the feta cheese into roughly 1 in X 1-inch squares and 1/4 inch thick.
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Lay out two zucchini strips. Place a few onion rings in the center of one strip. Lay a few onion pieces on top. Place the feta on top. Top with the herbed sun dried tomatoes.
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Flip one side of the zucchini strip over, then the other side on top.
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Lay the entire package on top of another zucchini strip, crosswise. Flip one side of the zucchini strip over, then the other side on top. Secure with a toothpick through the top. Replace the package on the baking sheet.
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Sprinkle the packages with the lemon juice.
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Season the freshly ground pepper.
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Return the baking sheet to the oven for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F until the cheese has softened.
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Remove from the oven. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.