Description
Zucchini Ricotta Melts are a delicious and simple dish featuring baked zucchini slices topped with a creamy ricotta mixture and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the zucchini slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
- Bake the zucchini in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until slightly tender.
- While the zucchini is baking, in a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, garlic powder, oregano, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Remove the zucchini from the oven and spoon the ricotta mixture onto each slice.
- Top each zucchini slice with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ricotta mixture.
- You can substitute the zucchini with eggplant or portobello mushrooms for a different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg