Zucchini Broiled With Garlic And Cheese
Thick slices of zucchini are broiled until tender and then topped with mozzarella, garlic, and gluten-free panko. This makes a quick flavorful side dish that is ready in under 25 minutes.
Servings: 4 people10
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini sliced in half lengthwise
- extra-virgin olive oil as needed
- flaky sea salt
- ¼ cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs or regular panko
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 anchovy fillets minced
- ½ garlic clove minced or grated
- ¼ teaspoon herbes de Provence or dried oregano or za'atar
- pinch red pepper flakes to taste
- 2 ozs mozzarella grated or shredded (about a half cup)
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsps castelvetrano olives or kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 lemon zested
Instructions
- Heat the broiler.
- Brush a rimmed sheet pan with olive oil.
- Lay the zucchini cut side down on the sheet pan. Brush with olive oil and season with salt.2 medium zucchini, extra-virgin olive oil, flaky sea salt
- Broil until golden in spots, about 4 minutes.
- Flip the zucchini and continue to broil, about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Preheat the oven to 500℉.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko, Parmesan, anchovies, garlic, herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt.¼ cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 anchovy fillets, ½ garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon herbes de Provence, pinch red pepper flakes
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Using your hands, rub the oil and the mixture together to combine.
- Sprinkle the zucchini with the mozzarella cheese.2 ozs mozzarella
- Sprinkle the panko mixture on top. Drizzle with more olive oil.
- Bake until the cheese melts and the panko is golden, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with black pepper, and top with the olives and parsley. Sprinkle the lemon zest on top. Serve.black pepper, 2 tbsps castelvetrano olives, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 lemon
Notes
Keep any extra in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, then refresh under the broiler for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Broilers move fast. Stay nearby and watch for golden spots so you catch it before it goes from caramelized to charred.
Nutrition
Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg
