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Ingredients
Zucchini Rolls with Herbed Cherry Tomatoes
- Ingredients
- 2 Zucchini
- salt
- peppers
- 400 grams Caciocavallo cheese (or Provolone)
- 150 grams breadcrumbs
- 1 small egg
- 80 grams butter (cubed)
- 6 small Cherry tomatoes
- 4 Tbsps finely chopped Fresh herbs (such as basil, oregano, parsley)
- 2 Tbsps clarified butter
- Wooden skewer
- Cherry tomatoes (for garnish)
Preheat the oven to 120°C (approximately 250°F).
Rinse, peel and slice the zucchini lenthwise. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the cheese and cut into strips of similar size to the zucchini slices. In a bowl, knead the breadcrumbs with the egg and cubed butter until combined. Rinse halve and core the cherry tomatoes, and cut into small cubes. In a bowl, stir the cherry tomatoes with the fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To assemble, lay the zucchini slices flat and arrange a slice of cheese on top of each. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the zucchini and roll into a pinwheel shape. Place each zucchini roll on a skewer. Heat the butter in a skillet. Add the zucchini skewers and sear briefly. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with the cherry tomatoes.