Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
4 small zucchini (about 6 inches long each) or 4 small summer squash, halved lengthwise ( about 6 inches long each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded or grated
Directions:
Heat broiler.
Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-low heat.
Add garlic and cook 10 seconds or until golden, but not brown.
Place zucchini cut side down in skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Increase heat to medium and cook 8 minutes, or until the cut surface is caramelized and the zucchini is barely tender.
Turn zucchini over and top with cheese; cook one minute.
Transfer skillet to broiler and cook for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 22 min.