The summer zucchini rolls are small bites with a creamy and appetizing heart that you can enjoy as an appetizer or a side dish without feeling guilty.
They don’t bloat you, they don’t weigh you down, and they don’t take your time. They’re light yet filling, ideal if you want something tasty without feeling guilty.
Besides being good, they are also nice to look at and smart to serve.
They are vegetarian, egg-free, and versatile, as you can adapt them to any type of diet, using spreadable tofu or lactose-free cheese.
You prepare them in no time, just slice them thinly, grill them for a few minutes, and fill them with a delicious combination of spreadable cream and capers. All decorated with sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and a fresh mint or basil leaf.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Grill
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients for preparing the summer zucchini rolls
- 1 zucchini
- 5.3 oz spreadable cheese
- 1 tbsp pickled capers
- to taste fine salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 Mandoline
- Grill Pan
- Piping Bag
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Cutting Board
Steps for preparing the summer zucchini rolls
To prepare the delicious summer zucchini rolls, start by washing the zucchinis under running water. Pat them dry with a paper towel and remove the ends.
Slice them thinly, but not too thin, about 0.08 inches, using a mandoline, heat up a grill pan or a non-stick skillet. Lightly grease it with oil (you can brush it on) and grill the zucchinis for 2-3 minutes per side until they are tender and have the characteristic grill marks. Lightly salt them.
Once cooked, let them cool down, and in the meantime, prepare the spreadable cream.
In a bowl, pour the spreadable cheese and the pickled capers, previously drained and chopped into small pieces. Adjust the salt, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and mix everything together.
Place a strip of zucchini on a cutting board and roll it onto itself forming a roll as shown in the picture.
Fill a piping bag with the spreadable cream and generously fill the rolls.
Decorate with sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and a fresh mint or basil leaf.
And the summer zucchini rolls are ready to be served and enjoyed.
Storage and Tips
Store the summer zucchini rolls in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap for up to 24-36 hours. The filling will maintain its creaminess, and the zucchinis won’t dry out.
Do not freeze them, the cheese loses its texture and the zucchinis become mushy and watery.
Choose young and straight zucchinis
They are easier to slice and do not have large seeds. Light or dark ones are fine, as long as they are firm.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What can I pair it with?
You can pair them with fresh dishes: spelt salads, vegetable couscous, vegetable carpaccios, or alongside light main courses like steamed fish or grilled chicken.
