Description
These Zucchini Rolls feature thin zucchini slices wrapped around a creamy filling of cheeses and herbs, then baked to golden perfection for an elegant and healthy appetizer or light main course.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Slice zucchinis lengthwise into 1/8-inch strips using a peeler or mandoline.
- Lay slices on a tray, sprinkle with salt, and let rest for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Mix cream cheese, Parmesan, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Pat zucchini strips dry. Spread about 1 Tbsp filling on each strip and roll up gently.
- Place rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and filling is slightly bubbly.
- Let cool slightly and optionally drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Salting the zucchini before filling prevents soggy rolls.
- Use a mandoline for consistent slices.
- Try mixing in pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, or red pepper flakes for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 15-minute draining)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
