Manjit

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Zaikabharat brings you the authentic taste of India with mouthwatering, simple, and easy recipes. Cooking relieves stress for me, provides with an opportunity to be creative, boost my mood, and brings back wonderful memories of my mom's kitchen. I have been a culinary part-time instructor for several years in addition to my professional careers as a cancer research scientist, an educator, a healthcare administrator, and a community leader. I have done several cooking demos, TV shows, and I still continue to do so. I would like to share my cooking adventure through this blog and hope you enjoy these recipes.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Grilled-Cheese Zucchini


Great, easy to make and tasty 

Ingredients:

4 zucchini’s, cut 3 slices lengthwise per zucchini
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup grated cheese of your choice (I used Mexican style blend)
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley leaves to garnish

Preparation:

Marination: Mix butter, garlic powder, pepper powder, salt and lemon juice in a bowl and marinate zucchini slices.
Keep for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Layer grated cheese on one side of each slice.
Grill.  

Grilling:
Preheat an outdoor grill to 350 degrees F.
Lightly oil the grilling tray.
Place zucchini slices covered with cheese facing upward over the grill for about 5-8 minutes
Grill until cheese is melted completely.
Serve hot with fresh parsley.