Grilled Bread With Zucchini, Ricotta, and Basil

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
- 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.
- 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.
- Top the bread with the zucchini and ricotta.
The Recipe Goes Well With...
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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