Description
Smoky grilled zucchini slices rolled around creamy, tangy feta with fresh herbs and lemon zest. A light, Mediterranean-inspired appetizer perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- In a small bowl, combine feta cheese, parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper.
- Lightly oil the grill grates or pan to prevent sticking.
- Brush zucchini slices with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, and grill each side for 2–3 minutes until tender with char marks.
- Allow zucchini slices to cool slightly, then place a spoonful of feta mixture at one end of each slice.
- Roll zucchini tightly around the filling, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Arrange on a platter, garnish with extra parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Slice zucchini evenly for consistent grilling and rolling.
- Do not overfill with feta to prevent rolls from breaking.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze or scatter crushed nuts for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: grilled zucchini roll ups, zucchini appetizer, feta roll ups, Mediterranean snack, summer vegetarian recipe