Zucchini Ricotta Appetizer Bites

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • Grated peel of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Olive oil
  • 4 fresh basil leaves

Steps

  • 1
    Using mandoline or sharp knife, cut 4 thin lengthwise slices from zucchini. (Refrigerate remaining zucchini for another use, or make additional appetizer bites.)
  • 2
    In small bowl, mix cheese, lemon peel, chopped basil, salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Starting from short side, roll up each zucchini slice and secure with toothpick or skewer. Fill center of each roll-up with cheese mixture, using spoon or piping from plastic bag.
  • 4
    Place appetizer bites on small serving platter. Drizzle lightly with oil; garnish each with basil leaf. Sprinkle with additional pepper, if desired.

  • For a smoky flavor, brush zucchini slices with oil and grill until slightly softened before rolling.
  • The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
  • Serve each roll-up on a small leaf of spring lettuce for additional garnish, if desired.

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