Smashed Roasted Zucchini over Lemon & Dill Whipped Feta

Ingredients

For the zucchini:

3 medium zucchini

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tsp dried oregano

2 tablespoons grated parmesan

For the whipped feta:

8 oz feta cheese

5 oz plain greek yogurt

2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt & pepper

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp fresh dill

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to broil and place a rack in the middle-top section of your oven (not right under the broiler, but a bit above the middle).

Step 2

Using a rolling pin, smash the zucchini (pretty hard!) about 4-5 times, until it splits down the middle and in a few other places. Use your hands to pull the zucchini apart where it naturally tears, breaking it up into pieces that are roughly 2 inches long. It's okay to have some smaller and some larger pieces.

Step 3

Toss the zucchini in the olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano and parmesan until well coated. It's easiest to use your hands. Transfer the zucchini to a nonstick sheet pan.

Step 4

Broil for 10-14 minutes. This can vary widely depending on your oven. Ours took closer to 14 minutes, but we started checking it around 8 minutes. They're done when they're just on the verge of looking burnt. Keep a close eye on them! Remove from the oven and let cool on the sheet pan.

Step 5

While the zucchini is roasting, add all of the whipped feta ingredients to a food processor and blend until completely smooth.

Step 6

Spread the feta on a platter and top with zucchini. Garnish with a drizzle of honey, chopped pistachios, more fresh dill and (optional) lemon zest.