Contributed By: rexhop
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This appetizer is like zucchini pesto. It is also a great spread on bread and topped with cheese or grilled steak.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
1/2 cup Grated Parmesen Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Cracked pepper
1/3 cup Olive oil
1 Large clove garlic, minced
4 Medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, stem end removed
Flat bread, crackers or pita bread cut into wedges for serving
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Preparation
1.) Heat the grill to medium high. Brush the cut zucchini with a little of the olive oil. Grill on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly tender and grill marks appear. Remove from grill and let sit until cool enough to handle.
2.) Cut zucchini into large pieces and put in a bowl of a good food processor. Add the garlic and cheese and pulse; drizzle in the remaining olive oil until a chunky puree forms. Season with salt and pepper and serve with bread.
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