Description
Fresh and vibrant, Grilled Zucchini Rollups with Lemon-Basil Ricotta & Slow Roasted Tomatoes are the ideal addition to your meal repertoire. These delightful rollups feature thin strips of grilled zucchini filled with creamy lemon-basil ricotta and complemented by sweet slow-roasted tomatoes. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light main course, they not only please the palate but also offer a stunning visual appeal. Easy to prepare and packed with healthy ingredients, this recipe is a great way to impress family and friends while enjoying wholesome flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Lemon zest
- Tomatoes (for roasting)
Instructions
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips.
- Brush each strip lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat, grilling zucchini strips for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, chopped basil, and lemon zest until well mixed.
- Once cooled, place a spoonful of ricotta mixture at one end of each zucchini strip, roll tightly, and secure if needed.
- Serve alongside slow-roasted tomatoes to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rollups (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg