By Bernadette Kathryn, LMT, IHLC
 

When I was planning a dinner party and looking for something healthy, delicious and a little different, I found this recipe and decided to try it. I was initially inspired by the recipe in The Food You Crave book by Ellie Krieger.  I didn’t have the exact ingredients on hand and didn’t want to be restricted, so I improvised!

 

Grilled Zucchini Rolls are very adaptable.  You can use any soft cheese that you like, or even leave it out. Try hummus instead of cheese, use arugula instead of basil, be creative and use whatever you have that sounds good to you!

 

Grilled Zucchini Rolls
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serves: 5
  • Serving size: 2 pcs
  • Calories: 40
  • Fat: 2.5
  • Saturated fat: 1.5
  • Trans fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 3
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 25
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 5
Recipe type: Appetiser
A creamy, tart bite of goat cheese, zucchini & herbs!
Ingredients
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 oz softened goat cheese
  • 1 lemon, zest & juice
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 roasted red pepper - drained/ dried
  • ¼ cup fresh arugula
  • 1 t dried thyme
  • salt
  • pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat a non-stick grill pan & spray with organic coconut oil
  2. slice your zucchini lengthwise on a mandolin
  3. salt & pepper your zucchini
  4. grill the zucchini to create grill marks - approx 2 min per side
  5. take zucchini off grill and blot on paper towels
  6. blot the roasted red pepper too... dry it off and slice into thin strips
  7. Combine softened goat cheese, lemon zest & juice, dried thyme, s/p
  8. mix well
  9. Begin to assemble:
  10. lay out your zucchini, smear with a little goat cheese mixture
  11. top with roasted red pepper strips, basil leaves, arugula and roll!
  12. Viola!