Description
Thinly grilled zucchini ribbons rolled up with creamy herbed cheese and a touch of lemon zest — these zesty summer rollups are light, flavorful, and absolutely magical for entertaining.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into thin ribbons
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 oz cream cheese or goat cheese, softened
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
Optional: 1 tbsp finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Brush zucchini slices lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill for 1–2 minutes per side until tender with light char marks. Let cool slightly.
4. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, lemon juice, zest, herbs, garlic, and optional sun-dried tomatoes.
5. Spread a thin layer of filling on each zucchini ribbon and roll up tightly.
6. Arrange rollups seam-side down on a serving platter and chill for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Garnish with extra herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Use a mandoline slicer for even, thin zucchini ribbons.
Add a slice of prosciutto or smoked salmon inside each roll for a gourmet twist.
Perfect as a make-ahead appetizer or light summer snack.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rollups
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: zucchini rollups, grilled appetizers, summer finger food, herbed cheese rollups