Z-Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups With Herbs and Cheese

By á-5886

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 4 rolls)
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Nutritional Information



Calories per serving:

80



Fat per serving:

6g



Saturated fat per serving:

2g



Monounsaturated fat per serving:

3g



Polyunsaturated fat per serving:

0.0g



Protein per serving:

3g



Carbohydrates per serving:

5g



Fiber per serving:

2g



Cholesterol per serving:

5mg



Iron per serving:

1mg



Sodium per serving:

106mg



Calcium per serving:

45mg

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3 small zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 tablespoonolive oil
• 1/8 teaspoonsalt, plus more to taste
• 1/16 teaspoonof freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 1/2 ouncesfresh goat cheese
• 1 tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoonfresh lemon juice
• 2 ouncesbagged baby spinach (2 cups lightly packed)
• 1/3 cupbasil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium.

2. Discard the outermost slices of zucchini; brush the rest with oil on both sides. Sprinkle the zucchini slices with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, about 4 minutes per side. You can prepare the zucchini a day ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

3. In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, parsley, and lemon juice, mashing together with a fork.

4. Put 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture about 1/2 inch from the end of a zucchini slice. Top with a few spinach leaves and a small (or half of a large) basil leaf. Roll up and place seam side down on a platter. Repeat with remaining zucchini slices. You can make these up to a day in advance; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.