Ingredients
Feta Parcels
- 2 ripe peaches,
- 2 x 200g packs Baladna feta
- 3 courgettes
- 5 tbsp olive oil
For the rub
- Grated zest 1 lemon
- Grated zest 2 oranges
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp thyme leaves
- 1 tsp garlic
How it's made!
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated zest of 1 lemon, grated zest of 2 oranges, 1 tbsp of fennel seeds, 2 tsp of salt, 2 tsp of granulated sugar, 2 tsp of chilli flakes, 1 tbsp of thyme leaves, and 1 tsp of minced garlic to make the rub.
- Toss the sliced courgettes in 3 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with half of the rub.
- Grill the courgette slices for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and charred.
- Toss the sliced peaches in 2 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining rub.
- Grill the peach slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are caramelized and soft.
- Arrange the grilled courgette slices and peach slices on a large serving platter.
- Set the cheese parcels and peaches aside to rest for 5 minutes. Mix the remaining courgette strips in the bowl with 1 tbsp oil. Grill the strips on both sides for 1 minute on each side until browned.
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