Zucchini Ribbon Roll Ups Food

ZUCCHINI RIBBON ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Use vegetable peeler to cut each zucchini into 16 lengthwise slices. Cut peppers into 32 strips, each about 1/2 inch wide.
• Top each zucchini strip with 1 each pepper strip and cheese cube; roll up tightly.
• Secure with toothpicks.

ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Slice zucchini lengthwise into twelve 1/8-in.-thick slices. Top each slice with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks; place seam side down in an ungreased 8-in. baking dish., Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; pour over rolls. Cover and bake until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH HERBED BUTTER

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini into long ribbons 1/16-inch thick using a mandoline slicer.
• Add the butter and oil to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots then the zucchini in two batches and toss through the hot butter and oil, using tongs, until soft, a good 4 to 5 minutes. Add the basil, parsley and lemon zest at the very end. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper and stir. Transfer to a serving bowl.

ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• Brush both sides of the zucchini slices with olive oil and place them on the grill. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until very soft but not falling apart, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the slices to paper towels to absorb the excess moisture. Let them cool completely.
• Spread about 2 teaspoons of the herbed cheese onto each of the zucchini slices. Place a basil leaf on top. Starting at one end, roll each zucchini slice up until it's a nice neat roll.
• Serve the roll-ups on a platter garnished with small basil leaves. These can be assembled and chilled up to 3 hours before serving.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix cream cheese, feta and herbs until blended.
• Trim ends of zucchini; discard. Cut each zucchini into 4 lengthwise slices; place in medium bowl. Add dressing; toss to evenly coat.
• Grill zucchini 5 min. or until tender, turning after 3 min. Cool 5 min.
• Spread each zucchini slice with about 2 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture; roll up.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI RIBBON ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into long thin ribbons. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Heat grill pan over medium heat. Add zucchini ribbons. Cook until golden-brown grill marks form on both sides. Remove from pan; cool completely.
• Spoon about 1 teaspoon cheese on top of each cherry tomato. Wrap zucchini ribbon around tomato and cheese; secure with toothpick.

ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH BASIL BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring pot of water to boil.
• Mean-while, with vegetable peeler-slice zucchini lengthwise into ribbons. Add zucchini to boiling water; cook until tender, 30-60 seconds.
• Drain and transfer zucchini to serving bowl.
• Add butter, oil, parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes; gently toss until butter is melted and zucchini are coated.
• I also added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder to this!