Zucchini Bruschetta
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Zucchini bruschetta with whipped lemon ricotta, roasted zucchini, shaved caciocavallo cheese, hand-torn basil, and flaky sea salt is a simple but decadent appetizer that's just perfect for gatherings!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini sliced into 1/8" rounds
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese drained overnight
- 1 lemon zested
- 10 large slices bread 1/4 inch diagonal slices, crusty
- 1 clove garlic
- 10 large basil hand torn, leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt for finishing, flaky
- 1 ounce caciocavallo shaved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450f.
- Toss the zucchini slices with 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil and kosher salt. Spread the zucchini slices out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until wilted and charred.
- Meanwhile, whip the ricotta and lemon zest until smooth with a whisk or hand blender.
- Cut a loaf of wide crusty bread into 12 1/4-inch thick diagonal pieces.
- Lay the bread pieces out on a baking sheet and spread a thin layer of olive oil onto each piece. Toast the bread in the oven for 4-5 minutes or until warmed through and golden.
- Remove the bread and lightly rub the garlic clove lightly onto each piece. Let the bread cool for 3-4 minutes then spread a thin layer of the whipped lemon ricotta onto each piece. Top with a layer of roasted zucchini and add a couple of pieces of hand-torn basil.
- Drizzle a touch of extra virgin olive oil onto the zucchini bruschetta and sprinkle with grated caciocavallo and a few pieces of flaky sea salt. Enjoy!
Notes
- Smaller zucchini work well for this recipe. They have less water and will brown well when roasted.
- Pecorino Romano or parmesan can be subbed for the caciocavallo cheese.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days but the bruschetta are best eaten right away.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6.8g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12.1g
(19%)
Saturated Fat
3.5g
(18%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
221mg
(9%)
Potassium
97mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.8g
(2%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12bruschetta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12.1g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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