Crunchy Zucchini Rounds With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

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              zucchini-tomato-cheese bites Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil (about 24)
  • 3 ounces goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. (You should have about 24 slices.) Lay out on large platter; season with salt and pepper.

2. Place a sun-dried tomato on each slice, then top each tomato with a pinch of goat cheese. Sprinkle tops with chopped chives, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil; serve.

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:86
Fat per serving:7g
Saturated fat per serving:2g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:4g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:1g
Protein per serving:3g
Carbohydrates per serving:4g
Fiber per serving:1g
Cholesterol per serving:5mg
Iron per serving:1mg
Sodium per serving:103mg
Calcium per serving:27mg

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