Grilled Zucchini Rolls
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups DOLE® Baby Spinach, divided
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 pkg. (4 oz.) goat cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons chopped DOLE Green Onions
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 medium zucchini
Directions
- Process 2 cups baby spinach leaves and basil in food processor until coarsely chopped. In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, spinach mixture, green onions, lemon peel and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Combine olive oil and garlic. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Save outer slices for another use. With remaining 16 slices, brush both sides with oil mixture; sprinkle with salt. Grill for 3 minutes per side or until tender. Remove and cool slightly.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon spinach mixture on the end of each zucchini slice. Top with a few of the remaining spinach leaves. Roll up the slices and arrange, seam side down, on a serving platter. Serve room temperature or warmed up for a few minutes in the oven.