Baked Zucchini

Ingredients

• Zucchini — 2 pcs
• Smoked paprika — 1 tsp
• Oil — 20 g
• Salt
• Pepper

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Cut off the ends of the zucchini and slice them into rounds about 1–1.5 cm thick; transfer to a deep bowl.
3. Add smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and oil (about 20 g) to the zucchini and mix thoroughly so that each piece is coated in the marinade.
4. Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes.
5. Remove the baking sheet; spread a tablespoon of the cheesy mayonnaise spread on each piece (prepare it according to the instructions in the “Cheesy Mayonnaise Spread” section).
6. Return the zucchini to the oven for 1–2 minutes, just until the cheese is slightly melted and lightly browned.
7. Serve hot immediately after baking.

Cheesy Mayonnaise Spread

• Mayonnaise — 100 g
• Hard cheese (mozzarella, suluguni, or other to your taste) — 100 g
• Garlic — 4 pcs
• Dill — 10 g
• Salt
• Pepper

1. Grate the hard cheese on a fine grater.
2. Press or finely chop the garlic; finely chop the dill.
3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated cheese, minced garlic, and dill; season with salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly until smooth.
4. The delicious spread is ready — use it to top the baked zucchini.