Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 Roma tomatoes (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 8 fresh basil leaves (stacked, rolled and cut into very thin slices)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil + scant amount to brush on zucchini slices
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large or 2 small zucchini
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese (Parmesan cheese or Vegan shreds, optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  • Mix together tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Set tomato mixture aside to blend while preparing zucchini.
  • Cut zucchini into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Place zucchini slices on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Lightly brush zucchini slices with olive oil.
  • Bake in the oven for two minutes.
  • Flip zucchini slices, lightly coat with olive oil, and cook for two minutes more. Zucchini should be firm, not mushy.
  • Spoon tomato mixture on top of each zucchini slice and then top with shreds, if using.
  • Return to oven and bake for two minutes more.
  • Enjoy immediately!