Savory Zucchini and Feta Bake: A Delicious Twist

Step 1

To start, place the bulgur grains in a bowl and pour over some hot water. Let it sit covered until the grains soak up all the water.

Step 2

As the bulgur absorbs the water, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and prepare a 9-inch square casserole dish by greasing it lightly.

Step 3

While the oven heats up, warm up some oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until they turn slightly translucent, which should take around 3 to 5 minutes. Toss in the zucchini, along with a medley of oregano, basil, marjoram, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Cook until the zucchini is tender, yet still holds its shape, for approximately 5 minutes more.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, gently beat the eggs before adding in crumbled feta cheese and cottage cheese to create a creamy mixture.

Step 5

Combine some freshly chopped parsley, tomato paste, and a hint of tamari sauce with the soaked bulgur for added flavor and texture.

Step 6

Now, it's time to layer your casserole dish. Alternate between the bulgur mixture, zucchini medley, cheese blend, shredded Cheddar cheese, and fresh tomato slices. Finish off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top before covering the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 7

Pop the casserole in the preheated oven and let it bake until the dish is bubbling and the flavors have melded beautifully, which should take around 45 minutes.