Zucchini Bruschetta with Canadian Swiss Cheese

Name: Zucchini Bruschetta with Canadian Swiss Cheese
Yield: 24 slices
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced zucchini; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped red onion; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp (10 mL) dried basil; 1 pinch of cayenne pepper; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 baguette bread sliced; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian Swiss

This is the Zucchini Bruschetta with Canadian Swiss Cheese recipe.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 5 min

Yields 24 slices

zucchini bruschetta with canadian swiss cheese

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced zucchini
2 garlic cloves minced
1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped red onion
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp (10 mL) dried basil
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 baguette bread sliced
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian Swiss

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Preparation

In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and cook zucchini, garlic and onions for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add basil and cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat broiler. Top each bread slice with about 1 tbsp (15 mL) of zucchini mixture. Cover with cheese and broil until golden.

Serve hot or cold with apetizer or with a salad as a first course.

Tips

Weekend VersionGrilled Zucchini with Canadian Swiss CheeseCut zucchini into rounds 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Scoop out a hollow in each round, using the zucchini thus removed instead of the diced zucchini in the recipe above. Prepare as above, adding 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped sun-dried tomatoes to zucchini mixture.

Brush each round with more melted butter and grill on the barbecue. Fill hollows with zucchini/tomato mixture, top with cheese, and continue grilling until it is melted.

Variations:Make bigger Zucchini Bruschetta with Canadian Swiss Cheese to serve 4 to 6 people by using a crusty loaf of Italian or French-style bread about 4 inches (10 cm) wide.

For a change of taste, replace Canadian Swiss with Provolone, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Gouda, etc.