Zucchini and Stracchino Flatbread
Category: Main Dishes
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
This Zucchini and Stracchino Flatbread is a delightful Italian dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. The combination of fresh, grilled zucchini, creamy stracchino cheese, and the crunch of walnuts creates a balance of flavors that will make your taste buds sing. Paired with a tangy balsamic glaze, this dish is perfect for a light but satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Piadine (flatbreads) | 2 |
| Zucchini | 400g |
| Stracchino cheese | 250g |
| Walnut kernels (gherigli di noci) | 50g |
| Balsamic glaze | to taste |
| Salt | to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the walnuts: Begin by finely chopping the walnut kernels. Set them aside to sprinkle over the finished dish for added crunch.
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Grill the zucchini: Preheat your grill pan over medium heat. Slice the zucchini into thin strips and place them on the hot grill. Let them cook for a few minutes, then turn them over and continue grilling for another minute or two until they have nice grill marks and are tender but still firm.
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Warm the piadine: Lay the flatbreads (piadine) on the grill pan for about 30 seconds per side to warm them up. This will also give them a slight crispiness, making them perfect for filling.
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Add the stracchino cheese: On one side of each piadina, spread half of the stracchino cheese. Cover the piadina with a lid to help the cheese melt.
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Assemble the flatbread: Once the cheese has softened, remove the piadina from the grill. Place half of the grilled zucchini on top of the melted cheese. Drizzle a bit of balsamic glaze for that tangy sweetness, and sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top.
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Fold and serve: Fold the piadina in half to close it and press lightly to hold the contents together. Repeat the process for the second piadina.
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Enjoy: Serve the Zucchini and Stracchino Flatbread while warm, and enjoy a taste of Italy in every bite.
Tips:
- For a variation, you can substitute the zucchini with other grilled vegetables like bell peppers or eggplant.
- If you donโt have stracchino cheese, ricotta or cream cheese can be used as alternatives, though stracchinoโs creamy texture is hard to match.
- For a bit of extra flavor, try adding some fresh basil or a pinch of chili flakes to spice things up!
This quick and easy Zucchini and Stracchino Flatbread is a perfect dish for lunch or dinner. The grilled vegetables and creamy cheese offer a satisfying combination, while the balsamic glaze adds a touch of sophistication. Enjoy this meal with a glass of your favorite white wine for a truly Italian experience!
