zucchini grilled cheese
This zucchini grilled cheese recipe combines fresh zucchini with melted cheeses for a delicious spin on a classic sandwich.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Colander
- Box Grater
- griddle or skillet
Ingredients
Zucchini and Cheese Filling
- 1 pound zucchini or summer squash, trimmed
- 1 ¼ teaspoons fine sea or table salt
- 1 cup coarsely grated gruyere cheese
- ¾ cup coarsely grated fontina or provolone cheese
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan or pecorino cheese
- freshly ground black pepper
Bread and Butter
- 8 slices bread of your choice country-style white bread is suggested
- 2 tablespoons softened butter or olive oil for brushing bread
Instructions
Preparation
- Grate the zucchini using a food processor or box grater. Toss with salt and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes until wilted. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
- Mix zucchini with grated cheeses and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust salt if needed.
- Brush the outsides of the bread slices with olive oil or softened butter. Spread the zucchini-cheese mixture on the insides and close the sandwiches.
Cooking
- Grill the sandwiches on a griddle or skillet until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Feel free to use different types of bread and cheese as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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