Herbed zucchini spirals
Herbed zucchini spirals recipe in the zucchini category
Recipe ingredients:
- 3 zucchini, scrubbed
- 2 cup parsley sprigs
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, or to taste
- 2/3 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
Recipe method:
- Using a mandoline or similar slicing device cut the zucchini lengthwise into 1/8 inch slices.
- Arrange the slices on a steamer rack set over simmering water and steam them, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are just tender.
- The zucchini slices should be barely flexible enough to roll. They will soften more as they cool.
- In a food processor puree the parsley, the garlic, the walnuts, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan and salt to taste until the mixture is smooth.
- Arrange the zucchini slices on a work surface and dot each slice along its length with a heaping teaspoon of the puree.
- Roll up each slice jelly-roll fashion and fasten the spirals with wooden picks.
- Arrange the spirals in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle them with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan.
- Bake the spirals in the upper third of a preheated 425 degrees F oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the spirals are heated through.
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