Rating: 5 stars
11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

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.

Recipe by Cooking Light September 2011

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Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: about 4 slices)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss well to coat. Arrange zucchini in a single layer in pan; grill 4 minutes, turning after 2 minutes.

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  • PARMIGIANO-CRUMBED: Prepare base recipe. Chop 1 1/2 ounces ciabatta bread. Place bread and 1/2 teaspoon thyme in a food processor; pulse 10 times. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Add bread mixture; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Combine zucchini, bread mixture, and 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serves 4 CALORIES 94; FAT 9g (sat 2g); SODIUM 241mg

  • CAPRESE "SALSA": Prepare base recipe. Combine 1/3 cup diced tomato, 2 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar to tomato mixture; stir gently. Divide zucchini evenly among 4 plates. Top zucchini evenly with tomato mixture. Serves 4 CALORIES 106; FAT 1g (sat 3g); SODIUM 246mg

  • MINT GREMOLATA: Prepare base recipe. Combine 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint, 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon rind, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Divide zucchini evenly among 4 plates; top evenly with gremolata. Serves 4 CALORIES 72; FAT 9g (sat 8g); SODIUM 133mg

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

36 calories; fat 2.4g; saturated fat 0.4g; mono fat 1.7g; poly fat 0.3g; protein 1.2g; carbohydrates 3.4g; fiber 1.1g; iron 0.4mg; sodium 130mg; calcium 15mg.
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