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Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Recipe

Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Recipe: Parmigiana di zucchine grigliate.

Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini, approx 8 inches long, sliced lenghtwise ( 0.2 inch ), sprinkled with salt
  • 1/2 cup bulgur + 1 cup boiling water
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cup tomato salsa / spaghetti sauce
  • Chopped basil to taste
  • 1 cup Ricotta
  • 3 cups Mozzarella cubes ( 400 gram bar )
  • 5 Tbsp Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Combine bulgur with boiling water and leave aside for 15 minutes.

  2. Pour 2 Tbsp of olive oil into a large skillet and grill zucchini, both sides. Repeat until all slices are grilled. You will need 2 Tbsp of oil more to finish grilling.

  3. Lay grilled zucchini to a plate covered with paper towels, to remove excess oil.

  4. Lightly spray the pan ( 10 x 7.5 inches )

  5. Preheat the oven to 180 C / 356 F.

  6. Spread 3 Tbsp of tomato salsa / spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

  7. Lay half of the quantity of zucchini slices over tomato salsa.

  8. Cover zucchini with half of mozzarella cubes. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

  9. Spread all bulgur over mozzarella and gently cover with half of tomato salsa.

  10. Sprinkle with chopped basil and garlic.

  11. Spoon Ricotta and lay remaining zucchini.

  12. Cover with remaining Mozzarella and pour remaining tomato salsa.

  13. Cover with Parmesan and bake for 35 minutes.

  14. Serve imediatelly.