By: The Food Hunter
If you planted zucchini this summer, like I did, you are probably racking your brain to come up with new ways to prepare it. Thankfully there are countless recipes available on the internet. But if you are looking for an elegant appetizer, look no further.
Zucchini bites are a delicate, full of flavor appetizer that can easily be made in advance. They are perfect for parties, as they can effortlessly be popped into your mouth with one hand as you balance a drink in the other.
What makes these zucchini bites even more spectacular is that you can customize them any way you like. Not a meat lover....leave out the prosciutto. Switch the cheese from ricotta to goat. The possibilities are endless.
Fancy Zucchini & Ricotta Bites
2 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 whole roasted pepper, thinly sliced in strips
1/4 lb prosciutto, thinly sliced
Brush the zucchini slices with a small amount of olive oil on both sides. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated grill or grill pan for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until tender.
Spread a thinly layer of the ricotta cheese on each zucchini slice. Top with prosciutto and roasted pepper. Sprinkle with basil and roll. Place on a platter and repeat with the rest of the zucchini slices.
If you planted zucchini this summer, like I did, you are probably racking your brain to come up with new ways to prepare it. Thankfully there are countless recipes available on the internet. But if you are looking for an elegant appetizer, look no further.
Zucchini bites are a delicate, full of flavor appetizer that can easily be made in advance. They are perfect for parties, as they can effortlessly be popped into your mouth with one hand as you balance a drink in the other.
What makes these zucchini bites even more spectacular is that you can customize them any way you like. Not a meat lover....leave out the prosciutto. Switch the cheese from ricotta to goat. The possibilities are endless.
Fancy Zucchini & Ricotta Bites
2 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 whole roasted pepper, thinly sliced in strips
1/4 lb prosciutto, thinly sliced
Brush the zucchini slices with a small amount of olive oil on both sides. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated grill or grill pan for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until tender.
Spread a thinly layer of the ricotta cheese on each zucchini slice. Top with prosciutto and roasted pepper. Sprinkle with basil and roll. Place on a platter and repeat with the rest of the zucchini slices.
Looks tasty and healthy. Nice party app! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice recipe for when you entertain. Eat one would be the perfect bite
ReplyDeletePretty and yummy! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThose look so fancy yet are so easy! I love it! A great app!
ReplyDeleteI love how easy and elegant these are!
ReplyDeleteThese will make great easy appetizers if you are time crunched. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI love that you are sharing so many great Italian recipes since your trip!
ReplyDeleteI grew zucchini for the first time this year. Now I have an idea of how to use it!
ReplyDeleteOoh these look delicious and fun appetizer for the holidays to whip up!
ReplyDeleteI really like serving appetizers that can be made in advance.
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