Zucchini Boats

Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 8 Pieces

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped garlic
• 4  small  about 6-inch long zucchini or 4  small  summer squash, Halved Lengthwise
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat broiler.
2. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet (with ovenproof handles), set over medium-low heat.
3. Add garlic and cook 10 seconds, or until golden; do not let brown or flavor will be bitter.
4. Arrange zucchini halves "cut" side down in skillet.
5. Season with salt & pepper.
6. Increase heat to medium and cook 8 minutes, or until caramelized on cut surface and just tender.
7. Turn zucchini over; sprinkle cut sides with cheese and cook 1 minute longer.
8. Transfer skillet to broiler; broil until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 3 minutes.