Grilled Canadian Feta and Zucchini Ribbon Skewers with Creamy Lemon, Pepper and Oregano Sauce
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Grilled Canadian Feta and Zucchini Ribbon Skewers with Creamy Lemon, Pepper and Oregano Sauce
This recipe makes 8 servings
Nutritional Info |
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| per serving: | - |
| cal | 164 |
| pro | 7 g |
| carb | 6 g |
| fat | 13 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| sodium | 694 mg |
| RDI % | - |
| calcium | 21 % |
| vit B12 | 38 % |
| riboflavin | 24 % |
| phosphorus | 15 % |
| sodium | 694 % |
- Preparation time: 15 - 20 minutes
- Cook time : 3 - 5 minutes
Zucchini ribbons woven around Canadian Feta cubes and cherry tomatoes make these grilled skewers a colourful addition to summer meals. Serve with grilled chicken and steamed new potatoes or tuck into a Greek pita with greens, diced chicken and creamy lemon, pepper and oregano sauce.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup (175 mL) 3% plain yogurt
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh oregano, divided
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, divided
1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each: salt and freshly ground pepper
Eight 8-inch (20 cm) long slices of zucchini, 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick (about 2)
16 small cherry or grape tomatoes
Sixteen 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes Canadian Feta cheese (about a 10 oz /300 g block)
8 jumbo pitted green olives
Eight 10-inch (25 cm) wooden skewers
Preparation
Creamy Lemon, Pepper and Oregano Sauce:
In small bowl, combine yogurt, 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) of the oregano, 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper; set aside.
Thread each skewer with 1 zucchini slice gently weaved around cherry tomatoes and Canadian Feta cheese cubes alternately, using 2 tomatoes and 2 Canadian Feta cubes per skewer and finishing with 1 green olive. Repeat with remaining skewers. Brush skewers with remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; set aside.
Preheat well-greased barbecue or grill to 450°F (230°C). Grill skewers, Canadian Feta cheese side down, for 1 to 2 min or until grill marks appear without melting the cheese. Turn skewers to zucchini side down and grill 2 to 3 min more or until lightly grilled.
Remove to platter; garnish with remaining 1/2 tsp (2 mL) oregano. Serve hot with Creamy Lemon, Pepper and Oregano Sauce on the side.
In small bowl, combine yogurt, 1-1/2 tbsp (22 mL) of the oregano, 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper; set aside.
Thread each skewer with 1 zucchini slice gently weaved around cherry tomatoes and Canadian Feta cheese cubes alternately, using 2 tomatoes and 2 Canadian Feta cubes per skewer and finishing with 1 green olive. Repeat with remaining skewers. Brush skewers with remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; set aside.
Preheat well-greased barbecue or grill to 450°F (230°C). Grill skewers, Canadian Feta cheese side down, for 1 to 2 min or until grill marks appear without melting the cheese. Turn skewers to zucchini side down and grill 2 to 3 min more or until lightly grilled.
Remove to platter; garnish with remaining 1/2 tsp (2 mL) oregano. Serve hot with Creamy Lemon, Pepper and Oregano Sauce on the side.
- Keywords : Sides; Vegetarian; Greek; Feta; Zucchini;
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