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Grilled Zucchini Rollatini

Grilled Zucchini Rollatini are the perfect finger food for a picnic or outdoor soiree! Zucchini is sliced thin and grilled after being brushed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. Once grilled, the zucchini is chilled. Brush on basil-seasoned ricotta cheese with tomatoes, then roll the zucchini up into bite-sized pieces. Chill until it's time to eat, then enjoy. These Grilled Zucchini Rollatini make for a scrumptious summertime vegetarian appetizer or entree!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
Ricotta Filling
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup tomatoes chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil (or 1 ½ teaspoons fresh basil, chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Prepare and cook the zucchini
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  1. Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to cut the zucchini into ¼" slices. Brush with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides, then set aside.
  2. Heat up the grill (or a grill pan) over medium-high heat.
  3. Place the seasoned zucchini onto the grates, cooking until grill marks appear on the zucchini. Flip, then cook the other side.
  4. The zucchini is done whenever it is soft (but not falling apart.) Remove from the grill, place on a plate, and let come to room temperature.
Make the ricotta filling
  1. While the zucchini cools, mix up the ricotta filling.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, chopped tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
  3. Stir until well-combined, then set aside.
Prepare the rollatini
  1. When the zucchini has cooled down, lie them out in a row on a flat surface.
  2. Dollop a little of the ricotta mixture on one end of the zucchini. Using a butter knife, smear the ricotta down the zucchini.
  3. Once the ricotta is in place, roll the zucchini into a little roll.
  4. Continue until all the zucchini has been prepared.
  5. Keep chilled until it's time to eat, then serve!

Nutrition Information

Serving 4servings Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 329mg (14%) Potassium 447mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 512IU (10%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Serving 4servings
Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 512IU 10%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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