Zucchini Bruschetta

Submitted by Cookin-jo

"A different twist on bruschetta and a great use for your zucchini. Use smaller zucchinis for this, try your favourite cheese if you don't like swiss, and substitute different herbs if you don't want to use basil. A very adaptable recipe!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 12-18 slices
• Serves: 12-18

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups zucchini, peeled and diced small
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄3 cup red onion, diced small (or white onion)
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or herb of your choice)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 French baguette, sliced
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 cup swiss cheese, shredded

directions

1. 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.
2. Add basil, cayenne, mayo, and salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
3. Preheat broiler.
4. Top each baguette slice with 1 1/2 to 2 Tablespoons of zucchini mixture, then add shredded cheese to top.
5. Broil until cheese is just bubbly.
6. Yield will vary depending on how much topping and cheese is used on each slice of bread.
7. Cooking time includes frying time.

Reviews

[marcoandrita]

I used cream cheese instead of mayo - everything else the same. I found it blah. Would not make again.

 

[Linajjac]

This was awesome. A great way to use the zucchini from the garden. I used mozz cheese & grilled these till the cheese was melted. Thanks. :)

 

[Chouny]

This is was a great change from classic tomato bruschetta! Great way to eat zucchini. I never know what to do with zucchini... The taste is light and creamy. I used a mix of parmesan and cheddar cheese. I will keep this recipe. Thanks !

 

[aletamarie]

I thought this was great. I omitted the onion and mayo(preference) and topped with Mozzarella. I thought it was delicious! I also seasoned the zucchini liberally with salt and pepper during the cooking process instead of later. I'm so glad to have a new healthy appetizer recipe!