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    Grilled Zucchini Roll Recipe with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers

    Published: Jun 26, 2013 Β· Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Dara Β· This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Β· 39 Comments

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    Grilled Zucchini Roll Recipe with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers is an easy and flavorful vegetarian appetizer.
    Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers and Capers...54 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #recipe

    Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers and Capers...54 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #recipe

    "No solicitors and no zucchini!" This is the sign that I need to plaster across my front door. You see, zucchini season isn't far away and it's only a matter of time before some mystery neighbor leaves a random bag of enormous green squash on our doorstep. This didn't use to be a problem, but now we have our own vegetable garden and our plentiful bounty of zucchini.

    You know those neighborhood watch signs that people put in their windows? Maybe we need one for squash squanderers. A zucchini with a big "X" through it, or a sign that says "Warning...zucchini-seeking guard dog on duty."

    Whether the zucchini comes from our own backyard or elsewhere, I figured that I need to start churning out the recipes so we're prepared for the season. This recipe is inspired by one of the most popular recipes on my site, Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Herbed Goat Cheese & Olives.

    Simply brush the zucchini slices with olive, season with salt and pepper, and give them a quick turn on the grill. Once they have a chance to cool down, spread some softened goat cheese on each slice, sprinkle on some diced roasted peppers and capers and roll away. That's it. Quite honestly, I could happily eat the whole plate of rolls for lunch.

    The recipe:

    Preheat grill to high heat.

    Grilled Zucchini Roll Recipe with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #recipe

    Slice a strip lengthwise from the zucchini to expose the inside of the vegetable. Discard or reserve for another use. Cut the 2 ends from the zucchini to make straight edges. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into Β½-inch strips.

    Brush both sides of the zucchini pieces with olive oil. Season well kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

    Grilled Zucchini Roll Recipe with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #recipe

    Lay the zucchini pieces on the grill. Cook until the zucchini is very tender, but not mushy, about 3 minutes per side, moving the pieces during cooking to ensure even browning.

    Grilled Zucchini Roll Recipe with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #recipe

    Remove the zucchini from the grill and set on a wire cooling rack.

    Spread about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each zucchini slice. Divide the red pepper and capers evenly amongst the zucchini.

    Grilled Zucchini Roll Recipe with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian #recipe

    Gently roll each piece of zucchini. Serve.

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    Grilled Zucchini Roll Recipe with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers

    Grilled Zucchini Roll Recipe with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers is an easy and flavorful vegetarian appetizer.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizers, Side Dishes
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Keyword: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes
    Total Time: 16 minutes
    Servings: 6 Rolls
    Calories: 51kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium-sized zucchini
    • 1 tablespoons olive oil
    • Β½ teaspoon salt
    • ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 Β½ ounces herbed goat cheese room temperature
    • Β½ roasted red bell pepper diced
    • 2 teaspoons capers
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    Instructions

    • Preheat grill to high heat.
    • Slice a strip lengthwise from the zucchini to expose the inside of the vegetable. Discard or reserve for another use. Cut the 2 ends from the zucchini to make straight edges. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into Β½-inch strips.
    • Brush both sides of the zucchini pieces with olive oil. Season well kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    • Lay the zucchini pieces on the grill. Cook until the zucchini is very tender, but not mushy, about 3 minutes per side, moving the pieces during cooking to ensure even browning.
    • Remove the zucchini from the grill and set on a wire cooling rack.
    • Spread about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each zucchini slice. Divide the red pepper and capers evenly amongst the zucchini.
    • Gently roll each piece of zucchini. Serve.

    Notes

    WW (Old Points) 1 / WW (Points+) 1

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Roll | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 13.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

        July 16, 2013 at 9:11 am

        mmm love Grilled Zucchini! What a great idea to stuff it!

        Reply
      2. Nutmeg Nanny

        July 09, 2013 at 8:29 am

        Oh wow! I love this recipe, these look so fun and delicious πŸ™‚

        Reply
      3. Shoba Shrinivasan

        July 08, 2013 at 3:18 am

        I remember seeing these fab appetizer rolls in the Food TV magazne and I loved them! They had done grilled zuchinni with capers and tomatoes and some herbs. Either way I simply loved the idea. All the goodness rolled in to one. I am planning n slathering them with this amazing green goddess dressing/dip that I hve made. Tangy and salty and sweet. YUM! and I loved your clicks.

        Shobha

        Reply
      4. Deborah

        June 28, 2013 at 12:21 am

        I'll take some of that zucchini on my doorstep!! πŸ™‚ This is such a fun appetizer and a great way to use up that zucchini!

        Reply
      5. Megan {Country Cleaver}

        June 27, 2013 at 9:25 pm

        How gorgeous Dara! You're singing right to my goat cheese loving heart!

        Reply
      6. Shareba

        June 27, 2013 at 10:08 am

        These are so cute! They look tasty too πŸ™‚

        Reply
      7. Joanne T Ferguson

        June 27, 2013 at 5:01 am

        G'day Dara, what a great dish and for entertaining too!
        Might have to put this on the list for my next dinner party, TRUE!
        Cheers! Joanne

        Reply
      8. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

        June 26, 2013 at 10:48 pm

        Yummy!! And it has my favorite ingredient -- goat cheese πŸ™‚

        Reply
      9. JulieD

        June 26, 2013 at 7:51 pm

        I love zucchini! Especially grilled! Honestly, I wish I had that problem of someone dropping off fresh produce at my door! πŸ™‚

        Reply
      10. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

        June 26, 2013 at 7:07 pm

        I love grilled zucchini and I could easily make a meal out of these rolls!

        Reply
      11. kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts

        June 26, 2013 at 6:42 pm

        Oh, Dara, I just got the first squash of summer from the CSA--and I've got goat cheese 3 ways (herbed, sun dried tomato-ed, and crumbled. I'm on it.
        Thanks!

        Reply
        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          June 28, 2013 at 11:53 am

          Perfect, Kirsten! I hope you enjoy it.

          Reply
      12. Nessa

        June 26, 2013 at 5:56 pm

        Such great pictures! Loving this idea πŸ™‚

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