Mozzarella bites with grilled zucchini and sesame are mini mozzarella burgers stuffed with grilled zucchini, also delightful as finger food.
For the preparation of mini mozzarella burgers, you can use:
• mozzarella cherries [weight 0.9 oz each];
• buffalo mozzarella bites [weight 1.8 oz each];
or even standard-sized mozzarellas making real burgers.
The zucchini, low in calories and rich in water, are a vegetable with a delicate flavor.
In season in late spring and summer.
Choose small and tender zucchinis.
The mini mozzarella burgers are very easy to prepare and lend themselves to endless variations.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Grill
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- mozzarella bites (cherries or bites)
- to taste zucchini
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- to taste parsley (chopped)
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
- to taste sesame seeds
Preparation
Remove the mozzarella cherries or buffalo mozzarella bites from their liquid.
Cut each mozzarella bite on one side leaving it connected on the other side [like a sandwich].
Transfer the cut mozzarella bites into a strainer or colander and let them drain well.Grill the zucchini into rounds or slices in your preferred shape following the method described for grilled zucchini.
Season and wait until they are cold.You can add them raw or toasted.
In a hot non-stick pan, toast the sesame seeds until golden.
Transfer them to a flat plate and let them cool.Stuff each mozzarella bite with one or more slices of grilled zucchini.
Sprinkle a handful of raw or toasted sesame seeds on the stuffed mozzarella bites.
For a crunchier effect, add the sesame just before consuming the burgers.
Skewer each mozzarella bite with a toothpick just like a mini burger.
Grind some pepper.Plate.
Your mozzarella bites with grilled zucchini and sesame are ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Variants
• mini mozzarella burgers stuffed with grilled eggplants;
• mini mozzarella burgers stuffed with grilled cherry tomatoes;
• mini mozzarella burgers stuffed with grilled vegetables.
Notes
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal should contain all the nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fiber;
• always prepare it respecting the proportions and combinations of foods indicated in your meal plan.
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