Fried Zucchini with Cheese and Garlic
A dish with incredible flavor – it vanishes from the table in seconds! Fried zucchini with cheese and garlic is a tender and aromatic appetizer for any occasion. Their aroma is simply irresistible. These zucchini are always the first to go.
Updated : 04 June, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
1
Zucchini
150 grams
Hard cheese
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
2
Garlic
20 grams
Vegetable oil
to taste
Greens
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Choose a young zucchini so it doesn’t have mature seeds. Mine weighs about 1.3 pounds (600 grams). Use any cheese you like. For herbs, dill, parsley, or green onions work well.
Step 2
Wash the zucchini thoroughly under running water. Slice it into ½–¾ inch (1.5–2 cm) thick rounds.
Step 3
Heat a pan with a bit of vegetable oil. Add the zucchini slices and fry them on medium-low heat for about 3–4 minutes per side until they start to soften.
Step 4
For the cheese filling, grate the cheese using a fine grater.
Step 5
Mix the grated cheese with chopped herbs and mayonnaise. Press in a couple of garlic cloves. Stir everything together.
Step 6
Lightly sprinkle the zucchini with salt and spices. You can add ground pepper and dried herbs like basil.
Step 7
The zucchini should be soft but not falling apart. Place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Step 8
Spread the cheese mixture on top of each zucchini slice and serve. They’re delicious both hot and cold. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs if you like. Enjoy!