This smashed zucchini recipe is a great way to use up a bumper crop of fresh summer zucchini.
Smashing the zucchini increases the surface area that absorbs the flavors of cilantro, cotija cheese and lime beautifully.
If you’re free to’t find cotija cheese, feta cheese is a good substitute.
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Arrange the zucchini in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Roast on the lower rack, rotating the pan halfway through, until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes.
Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil.
Return the zucchini to the top rack; broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Lightly smash each zucchini round with the bottom of a small jar or bowl.
Sprinkle with lime zest, cotija and cilantro.
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