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Healthy Grilled Caprese Zucchini

Grilled Caprese Zucchini

Fresh mozzarella and tomatoes are layered on pesto-grilled zucchini for a fresh summer spin on traditional Caprese salad!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings2 or more servings (flexible)
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Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini, medium-large
  • 2-3 tomatoes, plum
  • mozzarella cheese, fresh
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • fresh basil

Instructions

  • Preheat indoor grill pan or outdoor grill.
  • Slice zucchini at an angle into ¼-inch slices. Brush or toss lightly in olive oil and sprinkle both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Lay zucchini in a single layer on grill and cook for a few minutes on each side until grill marks appear and zucchini is slightly tender.
  • Remove from grill and place on serving plate. Spread a light layer of pesto on each slice. Layer cheese on top, followed by tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then sprinkle basil on top as desired.
  • Serve warm, room temp, or chilled.

Notes

  • Measurements are obviously approximate. Just eyeball it- you get the drill!

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 301mg, Potassium: 403mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1337IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Sara Wells
Cost: $5
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