Cuisinart® continues to simplify food prep with the new PrepExpress™ Slicer/Shredder/Spiralizer. Now it’s easier than ever to make fresh fruits and vegetables part of everyday meals that even kids will love. Cuisinart® makes it easy for everyone to eat healthy!
ZUCCHINI BRUSCHETTA
A fun summer appetizer when zucchini are abundant.
Makes 12 bruschetta
12 Slices (½ Inch Thick) French Bread
1 Garlic Clove, Smashed
1 Tablespoon Plus 2 Teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
1 Cup Whole-milk Ricotta, Strained
2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan
½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided
½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Divided
1½ Teaspoons Fresh Mint, Thinly Sliced, Divided
1 Small Zucchini, About 3 Ounces
1 Teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice
(1.) Preheat toaster oven to 375°F. Rub one side of each slice of bread with the garlic and then brush with the tablespoon of olive oil. Bake in oven for about 5 minutes, until golden and crispy.
(2.) Mix the ricotta together with the Parmesan, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper and 1 teaspoon of mint. Reserve.
(3.) Assemble the Cuisinart® PrepExpress™ with the 9mm Shred/Spaghetti Cone and the Angled Feed Tube. Shred the zucchini and toss together with the lemon
juice, remaining salt, pepper and mint.
(4.) Assemble the bruschetta by topping each with 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture and then 1 teaspoon of the shredded zucchini.
