Balsamic Zucchini

Name: Balsamic Zucchini
Ingredients: 4 lb medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch-thick slices; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup); 1/3 cup pine nuts (1 oz), toasted and finely chopped

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 lb medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)
1/3 cup pine nuts (1 oz), toasted and finely chopped

Directions

1

Preheat broiler.
2

Toss zucchini with oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3

Arrange zucchini in 1 layer in 2 shallow baking pans (1 inch deep).
4

Broil 1 pan of zucchini 3 to 5 inches from heat, without turning, until browned in spots and beginning to soften, 4 to 6 minutes.
5

Drizzle 2 tablespoons vinegar over broiled zucchini and shake pan a few times, then continue to broil until most of vinegar is evaporated, about 2 minutes.
6

Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over broiled zucchini and broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute more.
7

Cook remaining pan of zucchini in same manner.
8

Cool to room temperature and serve sprinkled with pine nuts.