Monday, April 18, 2011

Zucchini Carpaccio

Found on Framed Cooks

Zucchini Carpaccio, from Bon Appetit



5 medium zucchini, trimmed

Coarse kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 green onions, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

One cup ricotta cheese, preferably fresh

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1. Using knife or mandoline slicer, cut zucchini into paper-thin rounds.

2. Arrange rounds, slightly overlapping, on large platter. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt and pepper, then green onions.

3. Whisk lemon juice and oil in small bowl. Drizzle dressing evenly over zucchini.

4. Drop small spoonfuls of cheese all over zucchini. Sprinkle with basil and serve.


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