INGREDIENTS
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 1/2 Large Onion Thinly Sliced
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
2 Teaspoons Grated Lemon
1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
3/8 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 1/2 Pounds of Zucchini Diagonally Sliced
1 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tablespoon oil to pan, swirl to coat. Add onion, cook for approx. 6 minutes, stir often. Add tomato paste, cook 2 min. Add thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt & pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
2. Pre-heat broiler to medium-high.
3. Arrange Zucchini on pan. Sprinkle 1 Teaspoon of oil. Broil for about 7 minutes. Drizzle the rest of salt.
4. Pre-heat oven to 375 Degree’s.
5. Spread mixture on Dish. Arrange Zucchini over onion mixture.
6. Pre-heat Broiler to high.
7. Uncover Zucchini & Broil for almost 2 minutes- until lightly browned.
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Cheers,
Gina
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