Zucchini roulades

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Photo: wefacecook.com

Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
6

You can change the filling with feta cheese instead of Parmesan, or sun-dried tomatoes in the place of the olives.

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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
      1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
      2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
      1 tablespoon capers, drained
      1 tablespoon chopped Greek olives
      1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
      1 tablespoon lemon juice
      1/8 teaspoon salt
      1/8 teaspoon pepper
      4 medium zucchini

    Directions

    In a small bowl, mix the first 9 ingredients except the zucchini.

    Slice zucchini lengthwise into twenty-four 1/8-in.-thick slices.

    On a greased grill rack, cook zucchini in batches, covered, over medium heat. Grill until tender, 2-3 minutes on each side.

    Place 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture on the end of each zucchini slice. Roll up and secure each with a toothpick.

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