{"id":36453,"date":"2025-08-26T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/?p=36453"},"modified":"2025-08-22T08:32:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T05:32:56","slug":"smachni-zapecheni-kabachky-z-orhanichnym-nasinniam-kunzhutu-vid-craftoil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/en\/recipes-en\/smachni-zapecheni-kabachky-z-orhanichnym-nasinniam-kunzhutu-vid-craftoil\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked zucchini with cheese and sesame: the best summer dish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baked zucchini with cheese and sesame is one of the easiest and tastiest summer recipes you can prepare from fresh seasonal vegetables. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light, healthy, and diverse meals made from the natural gifts of the garden. While zucchini can be fried, stewed, pickled, salted, or even added to spicy Korean salads, baking them with cheese and sesame seeds gives you a truly unique dish. This delicacy will be the highlight of any table \u2014 whether it\u2019s a simple family dinner or a festive occasion \u2014 and will win over even those who don\u2019t usually favor vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u0438-\u0441-\u0441\u044b\u0440\u043e\u043c-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u0438-\u0441-\u0441\u044b\u0440\u043e\u043c-2.jpg\" alt=\"Zucchini with cheese\" class=\"wp-image-36458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u0438-\u0441-\u0441\u044b\u0440\u043e\u043c-2.jpg 448w, https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u0438-\u0441-\u0441\u044b\u0440\u043e\u043c-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike fried zucchini, baked zucchini rings with cheese are low in calories, making them a great choice for anyone on a diet or watching their weight. At the same time, they remain rich in vitamins and nutrients. The addition of sesame seeds not only enhances the flavor with a nutty, piquant note but also significantly boosts the health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sesame seeds (both black and white) are a natural source of calcium and potassium \u2014 minerals essential for strong bones, healthy cartilage, and the beauty of hair, lashes, and nails. They also contain sesamol, a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals, lowers bad cholesterol, and has natural phytoestrogen properties that support hormonal balance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0443\u043d\u0436\u0443\u0442-\u0434\u043b\u044f-\u0437\u0430\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445-\u043a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u043e\u0432-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0443\u043d\u0436\u0443\u0442-\u0434\u043b\u044f-\u0437\u0430\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445-\u043a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u043e\u0432-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sesame for baked zucchini\" class=\"wp-image-36461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0443\u043d\u0436\u0443\u0442-\u0434\u043b\u044f-\u0437\u0430\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445-\u043a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u043e\u0432-2.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0443\u043d\u0436\u0443\u0442-\u0434\u043b\u044f-\u0437\u0430\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445-\u043a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u043e\u0432-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0443\u043d\u0436\u0443\u0442-\u0434\u043b\u044f-\u0437\u0430\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445-\u043a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u043e\u0432-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u041a\u0443\u043d\u0436\u0443\u0442-\u0434\u043b\u044f-\u0437\u0430\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0445-\u043a\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0447\u043a\u043e\u0432-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CraftOil \u2013 your source of organic sesame seeds and oils. CraftOil produces high-quality, 100% natural cold-pressed oils and offers a wide range of eco-friendly products, including raw sesame seeds. Collected in clean regions and free from preservatives, they are perfect for cooking and making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/en\/product\/sesame\/\">fresh, \u00abliving\u00bb oil<\/a> at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0429\u043e \u0445\u043e\u0432\u0430\u0454\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f \u0443 \u0437\u0435\u0440\u043d\u0430\u0445 \u0431\u0456\u043b\u043e\u0433\u043e \u043a\u0443\u043d\u0436\u0443\u0442\u0443? #CraftOil #\u0431\u0456\u043b\u0438\u0439\u043a\u0443\u043d\u0436\u0443\u0442 #\u0441\u0443\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0444\u0443\u0434 #whitesesame #sesameseeds\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d0aCmGJICzU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit our website to explore our full selection \u2014 we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll find something healthy and delicious to add to your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prepare baked zucchini, you need (for 3 servings):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 medium zucchini;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 g cheese (any type);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp ground black pepper;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp sesame seeds;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step recipe for baked zucchini with cheese and sesame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wash the zucchini, pat dry with a kitchen towel, trim the ends, and cut into rings about 1 cm thick. Use a spoon to make a small hollow (\u00abpocket\u00bb) in each slice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grate the cheese, mix with salt and pepper. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, place the zucchini rings, and fill each with a spoonful of the cheese mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinkle with sesame seeds on top. Bake at 200\u00b0C (390\u00b0F) for about 40 minutes. Serve warm. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped dill or parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes &amp; variations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of black pepper, you can season with red pepper, coriander, turmeric, or other spices. For a more aromatic taste, sprinkle the zucchini with black cumin seeds along with sesame. This recipe pairs perfectly with fresh salads and light summer drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover a wide selection of seeds, nuts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftoil.net\/en\/product\/oliia-kukurudziana-kholodnoho-vidzhymu-craftoil\/\">oils, and organic products at CraftOil<\/a> \u2013 your Ukrainian shop for natural superfoods and certified healthy cooking equipment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baked zucchini with cheese and sesame is one of the easiest and tastiest summer recipes you can prepare from fresh seasonal vegetables. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy light, healthy, and diverse meals made from the natural gifts of the garden. 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