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Pan Seared Scored Zucchini with a Garlic Feta Mint Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Seared Zucchini

  • 2 zucchini's large, cut in half length-wise
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pistachios for topping
  • 1/4 cup vgn feta crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint finely chopped

Garlic Feta Mint Sauce

  • 1/2 cup vgn yogurt I used cashew yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint
  • 1 large lemon zested & juiced
  • 1/4 cup vgn feta
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450F. Slice zucchini in half, length-wise, then score diagonally with a sharp knife. Lay zucchini on a cutting board face up then sprinkle salt and let sit for about 15 minutes. Use a paper towel to pat zucchini down.
  • Add olive oil to a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Let oil heat for a minute then carefully place zucchini face down. Cook for about 5 minutes to allow it to sear then add zucchini to a baking sheet, face up. Repeat until all zucchini boats are seared and on baking sheet. Add zucchini to oven and bake for 5 minutes. Flip the zucchini's to face down then cook for another 5 minutes.
  • To make the sauce, blend all ingredients in a blender. Taste as you go to adjust seasoning where needed. Using a large spoon, scoop a dollop of sauce onto your serving plate. Use the back of the spoon to smear across plate - you will be placing the zucchini boats on top of the sauce.
  • Using the same pan that you seared the zucchini in, add the pistachios over medium heat. Add more olive oil if needed and a pinch of salt. Fry for a few minutes then set aside.
  • Carefully place the zucchini boats on top of your sauce smear - 2 halves per plate. Sprinkle roasted pistachios, feta crumbles, and mint. Ready to serve!