When you prepare crescent rolls with zucchini and provola, it’s always a celebration. The kitchen fills with the intoxicating aroma of a delicious and tantalizing dish, which is hard to resist.
These puff pastry rolls are born from the perfect meeting of two simple yet character-rich ingredients: fresh zucchini, freshly picked, diced and cooked with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, flavored with a mix of spices, and provola that melts in your mouth with every bite. Each roll is a small treasure chest that holds a heart of Mediterranean flavors, perfectly balanced between the sweetness of the zucchini and the savory taste of the provola.
Making zucchini crescent rolls is a kind of ritual that transforms an ordinary day into a special moment. The dough, golden and fragrant, is divided into sections; the zucchini, slowly cooked to preserve all its flavor and mixed with the provola, is precisely placed. Then you form the rolls, gently folding the dough over itself. An explosion of flavors and aromas that invites tasting.
Moreover, they are ideal to serve for any occasion: for a family brunch, a gathering with friends, or as a snack to take with you on an outing, these rolls conquer with their simplicity and enveloping taste.
Perfect for those who love to experiment in the kitchen and surprise their guests with an original and tasty dish.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 451.24 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 30.39 (g) of which sugars 0.52 (g)
- Proteins 9.54 (g)
- Fat 32.97 (g) of which saturated 4.11 (g)of which unsaturated 19.45 (g)
- Fibers 1.66 (g)
- Sodium 376.27 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 78 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Crescent Rolls with Zucchini and Provola
- 2 rolls puff pastry
- 2 zucchini
- 6.35 oz smoked provola cheese
- 1 shallot
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp marjoram
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Preparation of Crescent Rolls with Zucchini and Provola
Wash and trim the zucchini, dry them and cut them into small cubes.
In a pan, sauté the shallot and add the zucchini, salt, and pepper. Allow them to flavor for a few minutes and then add the marjoram, thyme, and parsley. Cook over moderate heat for another 8 minutes.Remove the pan from the heat and let the zucchini cool.
Cut the provola into small cubes and mix with the cooled zucchini.
Roll out the pastry discs and cut them into 4 sections with a knife. On each of them, place a tablespoon of the mixture on the wider part of the section.
Roll the sections onto themselves to form crescent rolls. Close the ends well and brush with a drizzle of oil.
Place the puff pastry rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for 25-30 minutes.
Storage
The crescent rolls with zucchini and provola can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days, in an airtight container. Before serving, just reheat them in the oven at 302°F for 7-8 minutes.
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FAQ
Can I substitute provola with another cheese?
You can replace provola with other types of stringy cheese, such as mozzarella or scamorza. For a stronger flavor, try using pecorino or gorgonzola.
How can I vary the filling?
You can add ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, chopped walnuts, or fresh herbs (like basil, mint, or parsley).
Can I prepare the crescent rolls in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the crescent rolls in advance and store them in the refrigerator.
