Easy Broiled Zucchini Halves with Mozzarella & Olives

Broiled Zucchini Halves

Prep and Cook Time 15 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons diced pimiento 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives 4 small zucchini (about 1 pound total), sliced lengthwise 1 tablespoon olive oil

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat broiler; place oven rack 6 inches below heat source. Combine cheese, pimiento and olives in small bowl; set aside.
2. Brush both sides of zucchini halves with oil; arrange on broiler pan lined with foil. Broil 5 minutes or until fork-tender.
3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture along each zucchini half. Broil until cheese melts and browns. Serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 zucchini half Sodium 144 mg Protein 5 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 5 g Cholesterol 8 mg Saturated Fat 2 g Total Fat 7 g Calories from Fat 62 % Calories 94 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 1-1/2 Vegetable 1