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Vegan Mozzarella & Zucchini Crostini

  • Easy
  • Starter
Ingredients
  • 1-2 Zucchini, sliced lengthwise into ⅛ inch thin strips
  • ½ cup Monini PGI Sicilia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 whole garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 8 mint Leaves, julienned
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup vegan cream cheese
  • 8 oz vegan Mozarella
  • 10 French Baguette Slices
Preparation
  1. Heat grill pan over med/high heat, add Zucchini and grill 2-3 minutes each side, set aside
  2. In a small bowl whisk together Monini PGI Sicilia EVOO, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasoning, Vinegar, and Mint leaves
  3. Brush mixture over Zucchini, and marinade 30-40 minutes
  4. In a small bowl mash up vegan mozzarella cheese. Add vegan cream cheese and mix well together. If necessary add some salt to taste. Leave in the refrigerator until ready to be used.
  5. Slice Ciabatta. Heat grill pan over medium/high heat.
  6. Grill Ciabatta 3-4 minutes each side until desired crispiness.
  7. Remove from the grill and drizzle a bit of the flavored EVOO from the marinate over crostini.
  8. Spread Stracciatella over each crostini.
  9. Let the oil drip off Zucchini shortly. Then place marinated Zucchini on top.
  10. Serve immediately and buon appetito!
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Jacqueline Wormington
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