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Grilled Zucchini Rolls

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Grilled Zucchini Rolls

Grilled Zucchini Rolls - Great rolls with spicy fillings, refined by aromatic ajvar

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Health Score:
92 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 40 min.
Ready in
Calories:
144
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This recipe is very low in carbs and is a great source of protein, calcium, and phosphorus from the zucchini and feta cheese. 

If you want a different flavor, you can always use chopped oregano instead of chives.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie144 cal.(7 %)
Protein7 g(7 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates5 g(3 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2.7 mg(23 %)
Vitamin K26 μg(43 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin2.7 mg(23 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate53 μg(18 %)
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg(7 %)
Biotin4.4 μg(10 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C21 mg(22 %)
Potassium524 mg(13 %)
Calcium164 mg(16 %)
Magnesium44 mg(15 %)
Iron2.2 mg(15 %)
Iodine10 μg(5 %)
Zinc0.9 mg(11 %)
Saturated fatty acids3.9 g
Uric acid56 mg
Cholesterol11 mg
Complete sugar5 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
½ bunch Chives
2 Zucchini
salt
7 ozs Feta
4 ozs Chili paste (Or to taste)
2 Tbsps olive oil
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Mandoline (or peeler), 1 Paper towel, 1 Teaspoon, 16 Toothpicks, 1 Aluminum grilling pan, 1 Tablespoon

Preparation steps

1.
Grilled Zucchini Rolls preparation step 1

Rinse chives, shake dry and cut into approximately 3/4-inch long rolls.

2.
Grilled Zucchini Rolls preparation step 2

Trim zucchini, rinse and slice with a vegetable slicer or a peeler lengthwise into thin slices.

3.
Grilled Zucchini Rolls preparation step 3

Lay on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 5 minutes to draw out water.

4.
Grilled Zucchini Rolls preparation step 4

Meanwhile, drain feta cheese and cut into long sticks.

5.
Grilled Zucchini Rolls preparation step 5

Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels. Set slightly overlapping next to each other, depending on the size of each zucchini, align 2-3 slices on work surface for each roll (overall yield is 16 rolls).

6.
Grilled Zucchini Rolls preparation step 6

Sprinkle each with about 1 teaspoon chile paste, or to taste, and top with cheese. Then roll up the zucchini slices and thread on toothpicks.

7.
Grilled Zucchini Rolls preparation step 7

Lay rolls on a aluminum grill pan and drizzle with the oil. Cook on the hot grill for 5-8 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with chives.

Comments

 
It looks so fancy and yummy!!
Cyndy from EAT SMARTER's picture
Thanks for your comment - we hope you love them!