Grilled Mediterranean Zucchini Ribbons
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil, plus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 6 -8 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise (about 2 pounds)
- salt, to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 ounces imported parmesan cheese, shaved
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into ribbons (my addition)
directions
- In a small saucepan combine 1/4 cup of the olive oil with the garlic clove slices.
- Heat to medium-low and {slowy} toast the garlic until lightly golden, about 4-5 minutes. DO NOT burn! Remove from pan and set aside.
- Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to THINLY slice the zucchini. Toss the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the zucchini, being careful not to tear. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill to medium-high and cook the zucchini ribbons {only} on one side, approximately 1-2 minutes, until lightly grill marked and lightly wilted.
- Remove the zucchini from the grill and arrange on a serving platter. Set aside to cool. Before serving, drizzle the infused garlic oil over the zucchini and garnish with the Parmesan, toasted almonds and fresh basil.
- Serve at room temperature. Yield is estimated depending on how you plan to serve the zucchini.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
COOKGIRl
United States