Crostini with zucchini and formaggio

Cheese and zucchini make an excellent topping to this crostini, a light and healthy appetizer from Massimo Capra.

Cheese and zucchini make an excellent topping to this crostini, a light and healthy appetizer from Massimo Capra.

Crostino with zucchini and formaggio

Ingredients:

1 cup onion, finely chopped

2 cups zucchini, shredded

4 tbsp olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

4 oz stracchino cheese

1 baguette cut into ½ thick crostini

Parmigiano, grated to taste

Method:

Cook the onions and zucchini in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until the zucchini are tender and all the moisture has dried up. Remove from the heat and immediately add the cheese, stir well and spread over the bread evenly.

Garnish with more olive oil and some grated parmigiano.

Courtesy Massimo Capra, www.massimocapra.com