Galotyri, Courgette and Basil Bruschetta

Name: Galotyri, Courgette and Basil Bruschetta (Μπρουσκέτες με γαλοτύρι, κολοκυθάκια και βασιλικό)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 courgettes (zucchini); 2 courgettes (zucchini); 50 ml olive oil; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 180 g Roussas Galotyri PDO; 4 thin slices of bread of your choice; Fresh basil, finely chopped (or dried); Fresh basil, finely chopped (or dried); Salt and pepper; Salt and pepper

Μπρουσκέτες με γαλοτύρι, κολοκυθάκια και βασιλικό

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Islands In A Common Sea

By Jenny Jefferies

Published 2024

About

This delicious recipe combines the freshness of Galotyri, a mild Greek soft cheese, with the sweet flavour of courgettes and a bright lemony dressing to create a unique starter or a fabulous wine pairing dish.

Ingredients

2 courgettes (zucchini)
50 ml olive oil
1 tsp

Europe
Greece
United Kingdom
Starter
Mediterranean
Vegetarian

Method

Cut the courgettes into thin slices (this is easier if you use a mandoline). Brush them with some of the olive oil and char under a hot grill or in a pan for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Meanwhile, mix the lemon zest, fresh onion and remaining olive oil in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toast the bread either under the grill or in a toaster.

Spread the Galotyri over the toas