A refreshing summer snack! Let us know if you try it! Zu-Canoes Ingredients 2 medium 2-inch-wide zucchini 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes 1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil Preparation Trim both ends off zucchini; cut in half lengthwise. Cut a thin slice off the backs so each half sits flat. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Finely chop the pulp; set aside. Place the zucchini halves in a microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on High until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. (Alternatively, steam in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a large skillet or pot.) Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add tomatoes, cheese, basil and the reserved zucchini pulp; toss to combine. Divide the filling among the zu-canoes. Makes: 4 servings Nutrition Per serving: 87 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 3 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 2 g fiber; 408 mg sodium; 454 mg potassium.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:40:09 +0000
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