Zucchini Rolls

Zucchini rolls are a creative and delicious dish made with thinly sliced zucchini, flavorful fillings, and aromatic seasonings. The zucchini is typically sliced into thin layers, filled with a savory mixture, and rolled up. Fillings can vary widely, but popular choices include cheese, paneer, herbs, and spices. This versatility makes zucchini rolls an exciting and adaptable option. They can be served as appetizers or snacks and pair wonderfully with a variety of sauces.

In this recipe, I’ve stuffed the zucchini with a flavorful paneer and bell pepper filling, then served the rolls with a spicy and tangy arrabbiata sauce.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients
For the zucchini:

1 green zucchini

Oil for grilling

For the stuffing:

1 tbsp oil

1 finely chopped onion

4 finely chopped garlic cloves

1 tbsp finely chopped green capsicum

1 tbsp finely chopped yellow bell pepper

1 tbsp finely chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)

1 tbsp red chili flakes

1 tbsp oregano

1 tbsp mixed herbs

Salt to taste

For serving:

1/2 cup arrabbiata sauce

2 tbsp grated cheese

Method:

1. Thinly slice the zucchini lengthwise. Grill the slices on both sides using a little oil until slightly tender.
2. To prepare the stuffing, heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the three types of bell peppers and cook for a couple of minutes.
4. Stir in the paneer, salt, and seasonings. Mix well and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
5. Take a spoonful of the stuffing, shape it into an oblong form, and place it at one end of a zucchini slice. Roll the slice carefully. Repeat with the remaining slices and stuffing.
6. In a microwave-safe plate, spread a layer of arrabbiata sauce. Place the prepared zucchini rolls on top and sprinkle with grated cheese. Microwave for 30 to 50 seconds, or until the cheese melts.
7. And voilà! Your healthy and delicious zucchini rolls are ready to serve.