Grilled Zucchini Toasts

Directions

1. HEAT grill to medium-high.

2. SLICE zucchini and yellow summer squash length-wise into ¼-inch slices. Season both sides with olive oil, salt and pepper.

3. PLACE on grill and cook on each side for 2 – 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. DRIZZLE olive oil on both sides of the sliced bread.
5. PLACE bread slices on the grill for 2 – 3 minutes on each side or until toasted and grill marks form.
6. REDUCE grill temperature to low and place ¼ cup of shredded cheese on each piece of bread. Close grill cover and cook the bread until the cheese has melted, 2 – 3 minutes. Remove and place on a serving platter.
7. CHOP grilled zucchini and squash into 1-inch pieces and top each piece of grilled bread with the vegetables until covered.
8. ADD a sprinkle of chopped basil, a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.