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Balsamic Zucchini Flatbread

DIETS: VG VT
Servings: 2
Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 2 9-10" flatbreads
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 zucchini, cut into thin half-moons
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/2 cup shredded Italian or mozzarella cheese
  • 3 Tablespoon sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt/Pepper, to taste

Instructions: 
  • Rub a little olive oil on each flatbread and sprinkle with salt/pepper.
  • Bake on middle rack for 4-7 minutes, or until slightly crispy.
  • When flatbread is done, move rack to top position.
  • Make zucchini by heating 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over med-high heat.  Add zucchini moons, and salt/pepper to taste.  Cook until softened and slightly browned (about 5-8 minutes).  Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Make Ricotta Sauce by mixing in a small bowl 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of the chopped basil, juice from 1/2 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and salt/pepper to taste.
  • Make Balsamic glaze by simmering the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar over med-low heat for about 10 minutes until thickened.  Keep warm.
  • Top partially cooked flatbreads with ricotta sauce, zucchini mixture and shredded cheese.
  • Bake for another 5 minutes or according to package directions (depends on the type of flatbread used).
  • remove from oven and top with remaining chopped basil and sunflower seeds.  Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve!

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 948
Total Fat 55 g
Cholesterol 54 mg
Sodium 1206 mg
Potassium 697 mg
Total Carbohydrate 83 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 18 g
Protein 33 g
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