Grilled Zucchini Rolls
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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.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 144 cal. | (7 %) | ||
Protein | 7 g | (7 %) | ||
Fat | 10 g | (9 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 5 g | (3 %) | ||
Sugar added | 1 g | (4 %) | ||
Roughage | 2 g | (7 %) |
Vitamin A | 0.2 mg | (25 %) | ||
Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | (1 %) | ||
Vitamin E | 2.7 mg | (23 %) | ||
Vitamin K | 26 μg | (43 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁ | 0.1 mg | (10 %) | ||
Vitamin B₂ | 0.2 mg | (18 %) | ||
Niacin | 2.7 mg | (23 %) | ||
Vitamin B₆ | 0.2 mg | (14 %) | ||
Folate | 53 μg | (18 %) | ||
Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | (7 %) | ||
Biotin | 4.4 μg | (10 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁₂ | 0.4 μg | (13 %) | ||
Vitamin C | 21 mg | (22 %) | ||
Potassium | 524 mg | (13 %) | ||
Calcium | 164 mg | (16 %) | ||
Magnesium | 44 mg | (15 %) | ||
Iron | 2.2 mg | (15 %) | ||
Iodine | 10 μg | (5 %) | ||
Zinc | 0.9 mg | (11 %) | ||
Saturated fatty acids | 3.9 g | |||
Uric acid | 56 mg | |||
Cholesterol | 11 mg | |||
Complete sugar | 5 g |
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Kitchen utensils
Preparation steps
![Grilled Zucchini Rolls preparation step 1 Grilled Zucchini Rolls preparation step 1](https://images.eatsmarter.com/sites/default/files/styles/120x90/public/grilled-zucchini-rolls-preparation-step-1-503817.jpg)
Rinse chives, shake dry and cut into approximately 3/4-inch long rolls.
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Trim zucchini, rinse and slice with a vegetable slicer or a peeler lengthwise into thin slices.
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Lay on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 5 minutes to draw out water.
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Meanwhile, drain feta cheese and cut into long sticks.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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