Lasagna Toasts

By aarrington

each serving about: 320 calories, 18g protein, 24g carbohydrate, 17g total fat (8g saturated), 3g fiber, 46mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium

Ingredients

• 4 slices Italian bread
• 1 med. zucchini, cut into 1/4" chunks
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 T olive oil
• 4 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
• salt
• pepper
• 1/4 C packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 C ricotta or cottage cheese
• 1/4 C romano or parmesan cheese
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Toast bread until golden.

In medium bowl, combine zucchini, garlic and oil. Microwave on high 4 minutes, stirring once. Add tomatoes, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper; cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, thinly slice basil leaves; reserve 2 T for garnish. In smal bowl, combine basil, ricotta, romano, 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.

Spread 1/4 ricotta mixture on each slice of bread. Using slotted spoon, divide tomato mixture evenly among bread slices; top with mozzarella.

In single layer on foil lined tray, bake toasts 8-10 minutes or until heated through and mozzarella is melted and lightly browned. Garnish with reserved basil.