Might go with half a clove next time, but otherwise, this is is simple, easy, cheap and perfect.
Caprese "Salsa" Zucchini with Sea Salt
For more tender zucchini, leave slices in the pan an extra 1 minute on each side. When the flesh starts to look translucent, the zucchini is done.
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: about 4 slices)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 106
- Fat: 8.1g
- Saturated fat: 2.3g
- Sodium: 246mg
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1/3 cup diced tomato
- 2 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Preparation
- 1. Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss well to coat. Arrange zucchini in a single layer in pan; grill 4 minutes, turning after 2 minutes.
- 2. Combine tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and minced garlic in a bowl. Add olive oil and red wine vinegar to tomato mixture; stir gently. Divide zucchini evenly among 4 plates. Top zucchini evenly with tomato mixture.
Caprese "Salsa" Zucchini with Sea Salt Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Family, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- COOKING METHOD: Grill Pan
- OCCASION: Autumn
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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