Zucchini with Mozzarella and Olives

• About 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Five 6-inch-long zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped black olives, such as Nicoise

1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until almost smoking.
2. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper and add about one-quarter of the slices to the skillet in a single layer.
3. Cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.
4. Transfer the zucchini slices to a platter, loosely fanning them out to resemble their original shape.
5. Insert pieces of mozzarella between the warm slices; cover with foil and keep warm.
6. Cook the remaining zucchini, using 1 tablespoon of olive oil per batch; layer the just-cooked slices with mozzarella.
7. Sprinkle the thyme and olives over the zucchini and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/zucchini-with-mozzarella-and-olives (may not work)