Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Lemon Ricotta


I have a copy of Cucina Italiana from 2001. I was getting rid of some magazines today and I found this interesting Vegetarian recipe using grilled zucchini , ricotta cheese and lemon zest.

Ingredients

  • One 3-pound container fresh ricotta
  • Zest of 2 lemons, finely chopped
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 large zucchini
  • Baby arugula for garnish (or if unavailable, substitute regular arugula, julienned)

Instructions

To make the lemon ricotta: In a large mixing bowl, mix the ricotta with the zest, red pepper flakes, and olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well blended.
Heat a grill or grill pan. Using a mandoline or Y-shaped vegetable peeler, make 12 thin, lengthwise slices of zucchini about 1/8-inch thick. Brush slices lightly with olive oil and grill for approximately 30 seconds or until zucchini is soft and grill-marked. Remove to a rack and let cool.
Lay grilled zucchini strips on a flat work surface. Add approximately 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture to one end of the strip and roll. Garnish with baby arugula.

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