Stuffed Zucchini with Ricotta Cheese

A fantastic vegetarian dish of zucchini stuffed with ricotta cheese, basil, and pine nuts.
Ingredients
8
Servings
  • 4 zucchinis, very thin slices cut lengthwise with the ends trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 250 grams ricotta cheese
  • 1 bunch basil, slices
  • 50 grams toasted pine nut
  • 1 lemon , its juice
  • salt , enough quantity
  • pepper, enough quantity
Preparation
30 mins
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Medium
  • Slice the zucchinis thinly using a mandoline.
  • Put a little balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the zucchini slices. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the ricotta cheese with the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix the chopped basil and pine nuts with the cheese.
  • After 20 minutes of marinating the zucchinis, place them on a grill pan to brown (or they can be placed on a grill). One minute on each side (or until cooked but firm).
  • Place a tablespoon of the ricotta cheese mixture on top of each golden zucchini slice and roll it up.
  • Repeat the previous step until all the cheese is used.
  • Arrange the rolls upright on a platter and season with salt and pepper on top. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil and serve.

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