Grilled Bread With Zucchini, Ricotta, and Basil

Contributed By: swingincatz
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree

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Ingredients

4 1/2 In slices country bread
2 tb Olive oil
4 Small zucchini (about 2 pounds), thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup Fresh basil, leaves torn
1/4 ts Crushed red pepper
Kosher salt
1 cup Fresh ricotta

Preparation

Directions

1Heat 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. 2Grill 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. 3Top the bread with the zucchini and ricotta.