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Grilled Zucchini Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta + Mint
This recipe for Grilled Zucchini Bruschetta with Whipped Ricotta and Mint is an easy summer appetizer made with grilled zucchini, lemony whipped ricotta, and fresh mint piled high on grilled Italian bread. So simple and so good!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 451 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini or summer squash sliced lengthwise about ½ inch thick
- ¼ cup (plus 2 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil divided, plus more for drizzling
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8-10 pieces good quality crusty bread sliced on a diagonal about 1 inch thick
- 1 cup heavy cream ice cold
- 2 cups (1 pint) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- Flaky sea salt like Maldon for finishing, optional
Notes
- while still keeping it slightly firm so it retains its shape when diced.
- Keep a close watch on the bread as you grill it, as it can go from perfectly charred to totally burnt in a matter of seconds.
- Cream will whip faster and easier if it's very cold, so keep it refrigerated until right before whipping.
- While the cream to soft peaks, which means when you lift up the whisk, the peaks of the cream fall over and melt back into themselves.
- Use a light touch when folding the ricotta into the whipped cream so it doesn't deflate and maintains that light and airy texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
114mg
(5%)
Potassium
382mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1489IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
262mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1489IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 262mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.