Zucchini Rolls With Goat Cheese and Mint Recipe

Name: Zucchini Rolls With Goat Cheese and Mint Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 20 rolls
Ingredients: 1 small bunch fresh chives; 4-5 medium zucchinis (about 2 pounds), washed, ends removed, and cut into 1/8-1/4” slices lengthwise; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature; 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 handful baby arugula; 2 fresno peppers, or other similar hot red pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/8” matchsticks

These little zucchini rolls may require some patience to get together from start to finish, but their good looks are only bested by the incredible combo of flavors packed into such a small package.

Zucchini Rolls With Goat Cheese and Mint Recipe

Prep 15 mins

Cook 5 mins

Active 30 mins

Total 20 mins

Makes 20 rolls

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1 small bunch fresh chives
4-5 medium zucchinis (about 2 pounds), washed, ends removed, and cut into 1/8-1/4” slices lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
1 small bunch fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 handful baby arugula
2 fresno peppers, or other similar hot red pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/8” matchsticks

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil over medium heat. Blanch chives in boiling water until softened, about 15 to 30 seconds. Transfer to paper towel lined plate and set aside.
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 10 minutes. Alternatively, preheat a gas grill on high heat with lid closed for 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Brush zucchini with oil and season with salt and pepper, flip and repeat on second side. Grill zucchini over direct heat until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until browned on second side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to cutting board.
Spread 1 teaspoon of goat cheese over each zucchini slice, then sprinkle with mint and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Place 1 piece of arugula and 1 piece of sliced pepper at end of zucchini slice and gently roll slice together from that end. Tie a chive around each roll to secure close. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Special equipment

grill, charcoal

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
902	Calories
69g	Fat
47g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	902
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69g	88%
Saturated Fat 23g	115%
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Sodium 893mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 14g	51%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 303mg	1,514%
Calcium 492mg	38%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 3243mg	69%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.