BAKED ZUCCHINI WITH RICE AND FETA

Baked Zucchini With Rice and Feta image

Provided by Ceezie

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup long grain rice
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided (about 4 oz)
4 cups sliced fresh zucchini (1/4 inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg, slightly beaten
4 egg whites, slightly beaten

Steps:

Cook rice according to dircetion on package - without salt and oil. Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl combined cooked rice and 1/2 cup feta cheese; mix well. Coat a 10 inch quiche dish or pie plate with cooking spray.
Press the rice mixture into the sides and bottom of dish. Steam zucchini, covered, 5 minutes. Press zucchini gently between paper towels until barely moist. In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, remaining 1/2 cup feta and salt; mix. Spoon mixture evenly over rice. In a small bowl; combine mint, nutmeg and eggs and mix well with a fork or whisk. Pour over zucchini mixture.
Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 39.9, Sodium 324.2, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7.2