ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLICKY BREAD CRUMBS AND MOZZARELLA
In this highly zesty recipe, thick slices of zucchini are broiled until golden and tender, then topped with milky mozzarella and bread crumbs flecked with anchovy and garlic. While it bakes, the cheese melts, the crumbs crisp and the whole thing becomes vaguely reminiscent of a lighter parmigiana - but without the frying. If you're feeding more than two, this recipe can be doubled. Just make sure to use two rimmed baking pans so the zucchini doesn't overlap and become soggy. If you have Castelvetrano olives, use them here; they add nice crunch and color.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Brush a rimmed sheet pan with olive oil, then lay the zucchini out in an even layer. Brush zucchini with more oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
- Broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and broil until golden in spots, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss together bread crumbs, Parmesan, anchovies, garlic, herbes de Provence or oregano, red-pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 2 tablespoons oil and use your fingers to rub oil, garlic and anchovies into the crumbs.
- When zucchini is browned on both sides, turn off broiler and set oven to 500 degrees. Sprinkle zucchini with mozzarella, then bread crumb mixture; generously drizzle with oil. Bake until cheese melts and bread crumbs turn golden, about 4 minutes.
- Grind black pepper over top and drizzle with more oil, if needed. Top zucchini with olives, basil and additional red-pepper flakes, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
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Brycen Vance
b@yahoo.comThis roasted zucchini dish is a great way to use up zucchini from the garden.
Khan 2001
k-200152@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind.
Mary-gold Tjiurutue
t.m@yahoo.comThis recipe is a winner! The zucchini was roasted to perfection, and the garlicky bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese were the perfect toppings.
Steph Curran
steph-curran@hotmail.comI tried this recipe and it was a huge hit with my family! The zucchini was roasted to perfection, and the garlicky bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese were the perfect toppings.
Joanna Wang
wang@hotmail.co.ukThis roasted zucchini dish is a great way to use up zucchini from the garden. It's simple to make and the results are delicious. The zucchini is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese add a nice flav
Julian Wealthson
wealthson38@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The zucchini was roasted to perfection, and the bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese added a nice flavor and texture. It was a quick and easy dish to make, and it was a hit with my family.
Napsternetv Vay2
vay2-n@gmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The zucchini was roasted to perfection, and the garlicky bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese were the perfect toppings. It's a great way to use up zucchini from the garden, and it's also a delicious and healthy side dish.
Bishalarathi Gautam
gautam.bishalarathi@yahoo.comI tried this recipe and it was a huge hit with my family! The zucchini was roasted to perfection, and the garlicky bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese were the perfect toppings. It's a great way to use up zucchini from the garden, and it's also a deli
Zaffar Rafiq
zaffar.rafiq@hotmail.comThis roasted zucchini dish is a great way to use up zucchini from the garden. It's simple to make and the results are delicious. The zucchini is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese add a nice flav
Diamond Cherry
c41@gmail.comI was pleasantly surprised by this roasted zucchini dish. I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The zucchini was roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese added a nice flav
Arifjan Jan
arifjan_jan28@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The zucchini is roasted to perfection, and the garlicky bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese are the perfect toppings. It's a great way to use up zucchini from the garden,
erica gibson
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xxdarkshotzxx95@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe definitely delivered. The zucchini was roasted to perfection, and the garlicky bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese were the perfect toppings. I loved the combination of flavors and text
AbdulHakim Muhammed
abdulhakim.muhammed28@gmail.comThis roasted zucchini dish was an absolute delight! The combination of garlicky bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and perfectly roasted zucchini created a symphony of flavors in my mouth. I followed the recipe precisely, and the results were stunning.