Meat rolls with zucchini and smoked cheese are a quick and tasty main course, perfect for both lunch and dinner!
Simple, thin, tender slices of veal stuffed with breadcrumbs, grilled zucchini slices, and smoked cheese that melts with the heat, adding an extra touch of flavor to this appetizing dish.
The recipe is very simple and quick, you can also replace the veal slices with chicken breast slices and personalize the recipe according to your taste.
You can accompany them with other sautéed zucchini or with fresh salad or potatoes, either fried or baked.
I guarantee they are really very good, very tasty bites that I recommend you try.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Meat Rolls with Zucchini and Smoked Cheese
- 4 slices veal meat (thin)
- 4 slices smoked cheese
- 4 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 green zucchinis (small)
- to taste olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste fresh mint
Tools
- 1 Pan
- Stovetop
- 1 Grill
- Toothpick
Preparation for Meat Rolls with Zucchini and Smoked Cheese
Slice a zucchini very thinly and then grill the slices. You need about 12 grilled slices.
Dice the rest of the zucchinis and sauté in a pan with oil, salt, and a splash of water for about 8-10 minutes, on very low heat.Lay the veal slices on a cutting board and stuff each slice with a tablespoon of soft breadcrumbs prepared with oil, cheese, parsley, salt, and oil.
Add also 3 grilled zucchini slices and a slice of smoked cheese.
Roll the slice up into a roll, close the ends well and secure everything with wooden toothpicks.
Complete the other slices and then sauté in a pan along with the zucchini.Sauté everything well for a few minutes, add salt, and continue cooking until the meat slices are golden brown.
When the smoked cheese begins to melt, turn off the heat, plate, and serve with fresh mint leaves.Try these delicious recipes too:
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Tips and Variations
For this recipe, you can use any type of meat according to your taste, as long as it’s thinly sliced.
You can accompany the slices either with sautéed zucchini or with another side dish according to your taste.
Both green and white zucchinis can be used.
NOTES
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I bake the zucchini rolls in the oven?
Yes, certainly. Place everything in a non-stick or parchment-lined baking dish and bake at 356°F until well cooked, turning during cooking.
What can I substitute for smoked cheese?
With slices of provolone, edam, leerdammer, processed cheese slices, or other similar options.
