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Grilled Bread With Zucchini, Ricotta, and Basil

Quentin Bacon
Serves 4 Hands-On Time: 20m Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2-inch-thick slices country bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 small zucchini (about 2 pounds), thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup fresh basil, leaves torn
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • kosher salt
  • 1 cup fresh ricotta

Directions

  1. Heat grill to medium-high. Brush the bread with 1 tablespoon of the oil and grill until golden and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to plates.
  2. Grill the zucchini until tender and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toss in a large bowl with the basil, red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the remaining tablespoon of oil.
  3. Top the bread with the zucchini and ricotta.
By Sara Quessenberry,  July 2009
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Quick Tip

If pressed for time, use packages of presliced vegetables found at most supermarkets.

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 284Calories From Fat 143
  • Protein  13g
  • Carbohydrate  24g
  • Sugar  6g
  • Fiber  4g
  • Fat  16g
  • Sat Fat  6g
  • Sodium  461mg
  • Cholesterol  32mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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