Baked Zucchini Roll with Savory Filling: Ready in Less Than 1 Hour: one of those recipes that you can make with no effort, the stuffed zucchini roll. Ideal for brunch, a savory breakfast, a get-together appetizer, or a Sunday brunch. A dish that brings everyone together, shall we prepare it together??
Last summer at a barbecue, amidst chatter and laughter, this roll appeared. No one knew what it was, but it disappeared in 5 minutes. Since then, it has been one of the dishes I like to prepare when I want to impress everyone. The zucchinis, which are usually in the background, become the stars here.
A recipe to prepare for your next occasion, even if you are simply hungry and have two zucchinis in the fridge. Slice it and bring it to the table; you’ll see it disappear in seconds.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 60 Days
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Autumn
- Energy 73.94 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 1.05 (g) of which sugars 0.01 (g)
- Proteins 6.99 (g)
- Fat 4.82 (g) of which saturated 2.64 (g)of which unsaturated 1.85 (g)
- Fibers 0.32 (g)
- Sodium 254.65 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 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
Below are all the ingredients that will allow you to make a baked stuffed zucchini roll, tasty and irresistible.
- 4 eggs
- 5.29 oz zucchini
- Half onion
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2.11 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 3.53 oz cooked ham
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
Steps
Below is the easy procedure that will guide us in preparing a savory roll.
1. Wash and trim the zucchinis, and trim the zucchinis, grate them with a large-hole grater. Do the same with the half onion.
2. Heat the oil in a pan with the garlic, add the onion and the grated zucchinis,
3. Wilt with a pinch of salt for 10-15 minutes. Then set aside and let cool.
4. Separately in a bowl beat the eggs, add Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Combine the cooled zucchinis.5. Pour the mixture into a baking pan lined with damp and wrung-out parchment paper. Bake at 356°F for 20-25 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Spread the cream cheese on the omelet, also distribute ham on top and, if you like, provolone slices.
7. Roll up using the parchment paper, tighten well. Let rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
8. Cut into slices and serve at room temperature.
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Storage: in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, well wrapped in plastic wrap.
Notes: We can replace the cooked ham with smoked salmon or turkey. For a vegetarian version, we can use grilled vegetables.
Service: Great at room temperature, accompanied by a fresh salad or on a mixed platter.
Baked Zucchini Roll with Savory Filling: Ready in Less Than 1 Hour
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the zucchini roll in advance?
Yes! In fact, it’s better: chilling in the fridge helps it to firm up and slice better.
Can the zucchini roll be frozen?
Yes, sliced and separated with parchment paper. Defrost in the fridge and serve at room temperature.
Can I use a cheese other than Philadelphia?
Certainly, any spreadable cheese is fine, even goat cheese for a stronger flavor.
