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Grilled Zucchini Ricotta Roll-Ups – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Grilled Zucchini Ricotta Roll-Ups

Tired of the same old appetizers? Fire up the grill for these incredible Zucchini Ricotta Roll-Ups! Imagine tender, smoky strips of grilled zucchini wrapped around a creamy, zesty filling of ricotta, parmesan, and fresh herbs. They're a light, elegant, and ridiculously easy bite
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings, 24 roll-up
Calories: 29.4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (250 g / 8.8 oz) ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup (25 g / 0.88 oz) grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp (8 g / 0.28 oz) fresh basil, minced
  • 1 tbsp (9 g / 0.32 oz) capers, rinsed and chopped
  • 1 ½ tbsp / 15g (0.53 oz) Greek olives, chopped
  • 1 tsp (2 g / 0.07 oz) grated lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • ¼ tsp (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) salt
  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly uniform zucchini planks. This ensures they cook evenly and roll up neatly.
  • The ricotta filling and grilled zucchini can be made a day ahead. Store them separately in the fridge and assemble just before serving for the freshest taste.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the ricotta cheese, grated parmesan, minced basil, capers, chopped olives, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, and salt.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Wash and trim the ends of the zucchinis.
  5. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice them lengthwise into thin, even planks, about ⅛-inch thick. You should get about 24 slices.
  6. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly grease the grill rack with cooking spray or oil.
  7. Grill the zucchini slices for 1-2 minutes per side, just until they are tender and have light grill marks.
  8. Lay the grilled zucchini slices on a flat surface. Spoon about one tablespoon of the ricotta mixture onto one end of each slice.
  9. Gently roll up each zucchini slice from the filled end. Secure each roll-up with a toothpick.
  10. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
  11. After slicing, lay the zucchini on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt.
  12. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water, then pat dry to prevent a soggy filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 29.4kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 3.5gFat: 1.6g

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