Is your garden overflowing with zucchini’s at the moment as well? If that’s the case or you just love this versatile summer vegetable as much as I do, I’ve got you covered with this easy appetizer recipe. Grilling zucchinis is such a wonderful way to get the most flavour out of this crowd-pleasing vegetable. And when you then just add a high-quality virgin-olive oil, some salt & garlic, nothing can go wrong if you ask me.

I love serving grilled zucchinis as an additional side to my favourite Burger or on a Pizza Margarita. But when I’m in the mood for something much simpler and lighter, I turn them into a quick starter using crispy ciabatta or baguette topped with some quickly whipped-up feta. Just imagine biting into a slightly warm, crunchy piece of bread with a cream of salty feta topped with some garlicky, roasted zucchini. Can there be anything better?

The ultimate Summer on-a-plate experience if you ask me. But try it yourself. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

What I LOVE about this recipe:

It’s easily prepared in less than 15mins
It’s great to use up old bread or leftover bread
It can easily be made in advance
And, it’s an absolute crowd-pleaser

If you do try this recipe, leave me a comment below or head over to my Instagram page @themellowkitchn & leave me a comment over there. I always love to hear from you!

Hope you’re having a wonderful, relaxed Summer!

Lots of love,

Anna

P.s.: You can also pin this recipe on one of your Pinterest boards or share it with your friends if you like.

P.p.s.: And if you’re looking for more recipes to use up your garden Zucchini’s, how about this cake or this savoury galette?

Zucchini Crostini with whipped Feta

Created by Anna on 4th August 2021

Crispy bread, creamy whipped feta & garlicky grilled zucchini – an easy light starter or snack. Facebook0TwitterPinterest0email

Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 14m

Serves: 4
Yield: 8-12 crostinis
Category: all recipes, lunch, recipes, snack, Starter/Appetizer, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 medium or 2 small zucchini
125 grams feta
4 tablespoons greek yoghurt
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
kosher salt & black pepper
1 small baguette or sandwich bread
1 small handfull microgreens (optional)

Instructions

Wash zucchini & cut into 2mm rounds or stripes.
Place a grill pan over high heat. Once the pan is hot start grilling the zucchini slices in batches, 1-2 mins on each side.
Put grilled zucchini slices into a heat-proof bowl, add 2tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper & the garlic, cut into slices. Gently stir through, cover with a lid & let sit until ready to use. Grilled zucchinis can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Meanwhile prepare the whipped feta. Crumble feta into a food processor or mixer, add greek yoghurt & remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Season with black pepper & pulse on high until smooth. If the mixture gets too runny, place it in the fridge until solid again.
Cut bread into 8-12 pieces. Grill bread, if you like, using a toaster or the grill function of your oven.
Once ready to serve, spread 1/2 - 1 tbsp whipped feta onto each crostini & top with a couple of slices zucchini. Drizzle with remaining juice from the zucchinis & top with microgreens (if using) & black pepper.
Enjoy immediately!