Zucchini Bruschetta Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together zucchini and zest and juice from 1 lemon; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature until zucchini is softened, about 30 minutes.
• Heat broiler, with rack in top position. On a rimmed baking sheet, place 4 slices crusty bread, 1/2 inch thick, in a single layer. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over each slice. Broil until browned around edges and tops are toasted, 2 minutes, rotating sheet frequently. To serve, divide zucchini among toasts, cutting bruschetta in half if desired. Top each with 1 or 2 wide shavings Parmesan and a drizzle of oil.

Steps:

• Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Slice a small zucchini into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Toss with lemon juice, olive oil and a big pinch of salt. Rub the warm toast rounds with a smashed garlic clove. Top with the zucchini, shaved ricotta salata and fresh pepper; drizzle with any juices from the zucchini.

Steps:

• Shred zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. (You should have about 4 cups.) Toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander set over a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture with your hands.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shallot; cook 1 minute. Add zucchini; cook until tender and golden, 5 minutes. Stir in red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper. Serve atop baguette slices, drizzled with olive oil.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add zucchini, garlic and onions and stir for 2 to 5 minutes, until just softening. Remove from heat.
• Add basil, cayenne, mayo, and salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
• Preheat broiler.
• Top each baguette slice with 1 1/2 to 2 Tablespoons of zucchini mixture, then add shredded cheese to top.
• Broil until cheese is just bubbly.
• Yield will vary depending on how much topping and cheese is used on each slice of bread.
• Cooking time includes frying time.