Zu-Canoes

Ingredients:
  • 2 medium, 2-inch wide zucchini
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tb extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tb white wine vinegar
  • 1 tb minced shallots
  • 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Directions:
  1. Trim both ends of zucchini, and cut in half length-wise Cut thin slice off backs so each sits flat.
  2. Scoop out the pulp. Finely chop pulp and set aside.
  3. Microwave the zucchini halves after salting and peppering for 3-4 minutes (or steam in steamer basket over 1" boiling water)
  4. In medium bowl, whisk:
  • oil
  • vinegar
  • shallot
  • remaining salt & pepper
  1. In same medium bowl, toss and combine: 
  • tomatoes
  • cheese
  • basil
  • and zucchini pulp
  1. Divide filling among zu-canoes, and serve