Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks Recipe

Name: Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 zucchini (about 3/4 pound), each cut diagonally into 12 slices; Cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 heirloom tomatoes, each cut into 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices; 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 slices; 16 cherry tomatoes, halved; Fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 zucchini (about 3/4 pound), each cut diagonally into 12 slices
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
1 garlic clove, minced
4 heirloom tomatoes, each cut into 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 16 slices
16 cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh basil leaves

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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Coat both sides of zucchini with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Arrange on grill; grill 4 minutes on each side.
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Combine oil, glaze, garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
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Arrange 8 tomato slices on a platter; top each with 1 zucchini slice, 1 tomato slice, and 1 cheese slice. Top each stack with 1 zucchini slice, 1 tomato slice, 1 cheese slice, and 1 zucchini slice. Drizzle balsamic dressing evenly over stacks; sprinkle with cherry tomatoes and basil.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 zucchini (about 3/4 pound), each cut diagonally into 12 slices, Cooking spray, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks

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