Zucchini Carpaccio With Ricotta Cheese Recipes

ZUCCHINI CARPACCIO

Steps:

• Using a sharp vegetable peeler, shave the zucchini lengthwise, creating very thin slices. Discard the first slice that is very dark green skin. Arrange the slices on a platter, overlapping the slices.
• In a small jar or bowl, place the lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well or whisk to blend. Pour the mixture evenly over the zucchini slices. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes, or for up to an hour.
• Use vegetable peeler to shave thin slices of Parmesan over the zucchini, and serve with baguette slices.

CARPACCIO OF RAW ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Shingle the zucchini slices in a single overlapping layer on a platter. Dust with salt and pepper, then drizzle with a 3-count of olive oil and the lemon juice. Put that into the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to give the flavors a chance to get into the zucchini. Now scatter the leeks over. Sprinkle with the herbs. Garnish garnish with the ricotta cheese and mint leaves, if using; serve.

ZUCCHINI CARPACCIO

Steps:

• Slice zucchini lengthwise with a mandoline or chef's knife as thinly as you can, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Place in a colander for 30 minutes to remove the excess moisture, tossing occasionally.
• Dry on paper towels and arrange the zucchini in layers in a shallow serving dish, adding slices of garlic between the layers. Drizzle with lemon juice and marinate, refrigerated, for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. If you have more than 2 layers, you may need to turn the zucchini upside down every 15 minutes to coat them evenly with the lemon juice.
• To serve, arrange a few slices of zucchini on each plate. (Remove and discard garlic slices as you go.) Drizzle with olive oil and top with nuts and/or herbs. If you wish, add a few drops of runny honey, a few raisins or some Parmesan shavings.

ZUCCHINI RICOTTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices. Place in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam until just tender, 5-6 minutes. Drain; pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg substitute, 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil and pepper; set aside. , Spread a third of the spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Cover with half of the zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers of sauce, zucchini, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Cover with remaining sauce., Combine remaining crumbs and Parmesan; sprinkle over top. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 15 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

ZUCCHINI CARPACCIO

Steps:

• Cut zucchini diagonally into paper-thin slices with slicer. Arrange slices, overlapping slightly, in 1 layer on 4 plates.
• Make stacks of mint leaves and cut crosswise into very thin slivers, then sprinkle over zucchini.
• Whisk together oil and lemon juice in a small bowl, then drizzle over zucchini. Sprinkle with sea salt, pepper to taste, and pine nuts. Let stand 10 minutes to soften zucchini and allow flavors to develop.
• Just before serving, use a vegetable peeler to shave cheese to taste over zucchini, then sprinkle with zucchini blossoms and mint.
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ZUCCHINI CARPACCIO

Steps:

• Peel 1 pound zucchini into ribbons with a vegetable peeler; spread them out on a platter.
• Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil and the juice of one lemon.
• Drizzle over zucchini ribbons; season with salt and pepper, and scatter shaved Parmesan over the top.

FRANCESCA'S ZUCCHINI CARPACCIO

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini into paper-thin rounds on a mandoline or meat slicer, or with a 1-millimeter food-processor blade. Lay the slices on a large serving platter. Sprinkle the arugula over the zucchini. Drizzle with the oil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Shave curls of Parmigiano directly over the platter to cover the zucchini and arugula. Serve immediately.