Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Vegetable Recipes Healthy Squash Recipes Healthy Zucchini Recipes Smashed Zucchini with Pesto & Burrata 5.0 (2) 1 Review Tender zucchini rounds get topped with creamy burrata and tangy, bright pesto for an easy side dish that's sure to impress. Crushed red pepper adds a light kick of spice to round out the flavors. By Ali Ramee Ali Ramee Instagram Website Ali Ramee is a recipe developer and food stylist for Dotdash Meredith. A College of Charleston graduate with a communications major, Ali began her culinary career in the kitchens of chef Hugh Acheson in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. After an internship with America's Test Kitchen in Boston, Ali moved to San Francisco to continue her culinary education in some of the top tier restaurants in the city, like Flour & Water and Petit Crenn. Ali began working as a food stylist and recipe developer for the meal kit company Sun Basket before making the move to Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 15, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1 (4 ounce) ball burrata 3 tablespoons pesto 2 tablespoons lemon juice Fresh basil leaves for garnish Directions Position 1 rack in lower third of oven and 1 rack 3 inches from broiler; preheat to 425°F. Toss zucchini, oil, crushed red pepper and salt in a large bowl until evenly coated. Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast on the lower rack until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Return the zucchini to the top rack; broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Lightly smash each zucchini round with the bottom of a small bowl. Arrange the zucchini on a platter. Tear burrata ball in half and place in the middle of the zucchini. Whisk pesto and lemon juice in a small bowl, adding water by the teaspoonful until a drizzling consistency is reached. Drizzle the pesto mixture over the zucchini. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 195 Calories 16g Fat 9g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 195 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 6g Protein 9g 18% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Vitamin A 987IU 20% Vitamin C 47mg 52% Vitamin E 2mg 13% Folate 63mcg 16% Vitamin K 33mcg 28% Sodium 365mg 16% Calcium 211mg 16% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 50mg 12% Potassium 668mg 14% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved