Grilled Zucchini and Prosciutto Skewers

Name: Grilled Zucchini and Prosciutto Skewers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning; 473 milliliters packed cups fresh basil leaves; 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 large Zest of lemon; 79 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 43 grams 1/3 cup grated Parmesan; 79 milliliters toasted pine nuts, see Cooks Note; 6 inches thick slices prosciutto, quartered; 3 mediums zucchini, trimmed and each cut into ten 1/2-inch-thick rounds

Grilled Zucchini and Prosciutto Skewers might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 2 servings with 772 calories, 16g of protein, and 75g of fat each. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. Head to the store and pick up thick prosciutto, pine nuts, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.

Instructions

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Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Spray the grill with vegetable oil cooking spray.

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Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray

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Grill Pan

Grill

For the pesto: Pulse the basil, nuts, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper until finely chopped in a blender or food processor. With the machine running, gradually add the oil until the mixture is smooth and thick.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Juice

Lemon Zest

Garlic

Basil

Pesto

Nuts

Cooking Oil

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Food Processor

Blender

Add the cheese and pulse until just incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Cheese

For the skewers: Thread 1 round of zucchini onto a skewer. Thread 1 crumpled piece of prosciutto onto the skewer. Repeat 3 more times ending with a round of zucchini. Each skewer should have 5 rounds of zucchini and 4 pieces of prosciutto.

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Prosciutto