Healthy & Delicious: Zucchini Crostini Recipe Recipe

Name: Healthy & Delicious: Zucchini Crostini Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 small zucchini (about 1 pound); 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste; 1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup basil, chopped; 1/3 cup almond slices, finely chopped; 1/2 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Servings: persons

3 small zucchini (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup basil, chopped
1/3 cup almond slices, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon thyme leaves, chopped
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

1
Coarsely grate zucchini.
2
Spread zucchini out over a clean dish towel (one you might not mind losing). Sprinkle 2 teaspoons salt evenly over zucchini. Walk away for 5 minutes.
3
Pack the zucchini in the middle of the towel, and squeeze it over the kitchen sink until most of the moisture is gone (and there will be a surprising amount of moisture).
4
In a medium mixing bowl, combine strained zucchini, garlic, basil, almonds, thyme, Parmesan, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir thoroughly to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. (Go easy on the salt; you might not need it at all.) Refrigerate for one hour.
5
When zucchini mixture is just about ready, pre-heat your broiler. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet and brush with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Broil until bread is slightly browned. (This will be quick.)
6
Top each bread slice with a tablespoon or so of the zucchini mixture. Serve and delight in your creation.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 small zucchini (about 1 pound), 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste, 1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup basil, chopped, and more.

Yes, Healthy & Delicious: Zucchini Crostini Recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Healthy & Delicious: Zucchini Crostini Recipe

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