Serves 4 / Prep time: 15 minutes/ Cook time: 10 minutes
Anyone who has eaten a grilled cheese sandwich or picked the crispy edges off of a lasagna knows how incredible these cheesy bits taste. That rich golden crisp cheese is what you end up with on your sautéed zucchini when you prepare this recipe. The trick is to let the ingredients sit in the skillet after you add the cheese so it has the chance to melt and lightly caramelize before stirring.
2 tablespoons butter
4 zucchini, cut into
¼-inch-thick rounds
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
2. Add the zucchini and sauté until tender and lightly browned,
about 5 minutes.
3. Spread the zucchini evenly in the skillet and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the vegetables.
4. Cook without stirring until the Parmesan cheese is melted and crispy where it touches the skillet, about 5 minutes.
5. Serve.
PAIR WELL WITH
The crispy bits of cheese are perfect with the lightly caramelized vegetables and are an attractive pairing with most entrées. Paprika Chicken or Lamb Leg with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (page 97) would be delicious with this recipe.
PER SERVING
Calories: 94; Fat: 8g; Protein: 4g; Carbs: 1g; Fiber: 0g;
Net Carbs: 1g; Fat 76%/Protein 20%/Carbs 4%