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ROASTED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLICKY BREAD CRUMBS AND MOZZARELLA

Roasted Zucchini With Garlicky Bread Crumbs and Mozzarella image

In this highly zesty recipe, thick slices of zucchini are broiled until golden and tender, then topped with milky mozzarella and bread crumbs flecked with anchovy and garlic. While it bakes, the cheese melts, the crumbs crisp and the whole thing becomes vaguely reminiscent of a lighter parmigiana - but without the frying. If you're feeding more than two, this recipe can be doubled. Just make sure to use two rimmed baking pans so the zucchini doesn't overlap and become soggy. If you have Castelvetrano olives, use them here; they add nice crunch and color.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, vegetables, main course

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
4 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks
Fine sea salt
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
4 anchovy fillets, minced
1 garlic clove, finely grated or mashed to a paste
1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence or dried oregano
Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
4 ounces mozzarella, grated (about 1 cup)
Black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped, pitted black or green olives
2 tablespoons torn basil or parsley leaves
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Heat broiler. Brush a rimmed sheet pan with olive oil, then lay the zucchini out in an even layer. Brush zucchini with more oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
Broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and broil until golden in spots, 4 to 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss together bread crumbs, Parmesan, anchovies, garlic, herbes de Provence or oregano, red-pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 2 tablespoons oil and use your fingers to rub oil, garlic and anchovies into the crumbs.
When zucchini is browned on both sides, turn off broiler and set oven to 500 degrees. Sprinkle zucchini with mozzarella, then bread crumb mixture; generously drizzle with oil. Bake until cheese melts and bread crumbs turn golden, about 4 minutes.
Grind black pepper over top and drizzle with more oil, if needed. Top zucchini with olives, basil and additional red-pepper flakes, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

BAKED ZUCCHINI

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I've been preparing baked zucchini recipes for years. This is a great side dish with many entrees. -Betty Castleberry, Livonia, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, butter and oregano. Arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet or shallow baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.