Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups

 

Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups

Are your kids as ravenous after school as mine are? Keep after-school snacktime healthy and easy with these quick and nutritious grilled zucchini roll-ups. It's a great way to sneak in some vegetables and healthy dairy into their diets!snack time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Allergens: Dairy
  • Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini (1/2 pound each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 ounces reduced-fat soft goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon parsley leaves (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch slices lengthwise.

  2. Discard the outermost slices and brush the rest with olive oil on both sides.

  3. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Place zucchini on a preheated grill or grill pan until tender on each side (about 4 minutes).

  5. In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, parsley leaves, and lemon juice, mashing with a fork.

  6. Put 1/2 teaspoon of cheese mixture about 1/2 inch from the end of one zucchini slice.

  7. Top cheese mixture with a few spinach leaves and 1 small basil leaf (or 1/2 large one).

  8. Roll up the zucchini slice and place on a platter, seam side down.

  9. Repeat with the rest of the slices until complete, then serve immediately.

Bon appétit!