Grilled Zucchini Roll-ups
Ingredients
- Small zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices - 3
- Olive oil - 1 tbs
- Salt, plus more to taste - 1/8 tsp
- Freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste - 1/16 tsp
- Fresh goat cheese - 1 1/2 oz
- Chopped fresh parsley - 1 tbs
- Fresh lemon juice - 1/2 tsp
- Bagged baby spinach (2 cups lightly packed) - 2 oz
- Basil leaves - 1/3 cup
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium.
- Discard the outermost slices of zucchini; brush the rest with oil on both sides. Sprinkle the zucchini slices with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, about 4 minutes per side. You can prepare the zucchini a day ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, parsley, and lemon juice, mashing together with a fork.
- Put 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture about 1/2 inch from the end of a zucchini slice. Top with a few spinach leaves and a small (or half of a large) basil leaf. Roll up and place seam side down on a platter. Repeat with remaining zucchini slices. You can make these up to a day in advance; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.