Grilled Zucchini Rollups with Lemon-Basil Ricotta & Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Grilled Zucchini Rollups with Lemon-Basil Ricotta & Slow Roasted Tomatoes are a refreshing and vibrant dish that showcases the best of summer produce. These elegant rollups feature tender, smoky zucchini wrapped around a luscious filling of creamy ricotta infused with zesty lemon and aromatic basil. Paired with sweet slow-roasted tomatoes, this dish is perfect as an appetizer, side, or even a light main course. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these rollups are sure to impress your guests at any gathering or become a delightful addition to your weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 rollups) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Salt, to taste
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh basil
- Lemon zest
- Slow-roasted tomatoes
Instructions
- Slice zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips and brush with olive oil and salt.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat; grill zucchini for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped basil and lemon zest until well mixed.
- Assemble by placing a spoonful of ricotta mixture at one end of each zucchini strip and rolling it up.
- Serve warm or at room temperature alongside slow-roasted tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rollups (90g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg