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Zucchini Nests

Servings: 8 servings

Author: Chef Abbie Gellman RD

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
8 minutes

Total Time:
18 minutes

Course:

Side Dish

Keywords:

kids vegeatarian

🧂 Ingredients

1 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup shredded “Italian mix” cheese

i.e. parmesan, romano, provolone, mozzarella
1/3 cup basil

chiffonade or chopped
1 clove garlic

minced
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 medium zucchinis or summer squash

Note: can purchase zucchini noodles if you do not own a spiralizer tool
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1 Pre-heat broiler. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2 Combine ricotta, Italian cheese, basil, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl.
3 Using a spiralizer, cut zucchini into long thin strands. Arrange the zucchini
noodles into 8 “nests” on the baking sheet. Drizzle each “nest” with oil, make a
well in the center, and add 2-3 tablespoons of filling.
4 Place baking sheet under broiler for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.