In this summer season, delight your senses with a simple and flavorful recipe: Zucchini Rolls. Simple, delicious and light! Prepare these zucchini rolls and you will conquer everyone

A delicious option perfect as an appetizer, opening for a special dinner or even as a light second course. They will conquer young and old with their irresistible goodness and the harmonious combination of zucchini, provolone and ham.

This zucchini rolls recipe offers an easy and delicious summer option, perfect to delight palates both for appetizers and special dinners. It also works as a light dish that complements wonderfully with slices of fresh bread, conquering both adults and children with its irresistible flavor.

To obtain a perfect result, it is crucial to cut the zucchini into thin slices with the help of a mandolin. After dredging them in extra virgin olive oil and seasoning them with salt and pepper, they are dipped in a rich breading made with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. These slices are filled with provolone and cooked ham, then rolled tightly, creating an irresistible bite.

Prepare these zucchini rolls and you will conquer everyone with these ingredients

• 600 grams of zucchini
• 200 grams of ham
• 200 grams of provolone slices
• Breadcrumbs (amount to taste)
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese (amount to taste)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

1. Start by washing, peeling and cutting thin slices of zucchini with the help of a mandoline.
2. Prepare the breading mixture: In a bowl, mix extra virgin olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. In another bowl, place breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
3. Dip each zucchini slice first into the flavored oil and then into the breadcrumb mixture to help it adhere evenly.
4. Fill the breaded slices with strips of cooked ham and add generous strips of provolone.
5. Roll the filled slices tightly and place them on a baking sheet, making sure they are arranged vertically and close together to maintain their shape during cooking.
6. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the rolls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
8. Once cooked, remove the rolls from the oven and transfer them to individual plates.

Serve these delicious zucchini roll-ups while they are still hot or warm to enjoy their flavor and texture to the fullest.

Tips

The resulting little treats are strategically placed on a baking sheet to maintain their shape during cooking.

When baked, a final result is achieved with a succulent texture in the center and a crispy, golden surface.

They are exceptional when enjoyed fresh from the oven, but are also appreciated at room temperature. In fact, allowing them to sit makes it easier for the flavors to meld even more.

As with any roll recipe, whether meat, fish or vegetables, you can customize the filling according to your preferences or the availability of ingredients.

Experiment with different cold cuts and cheeses, add a creamy component like fresh cheese spread, or simply omit the cooked ham for a vegetarian variant.

These zucchini roll-ups keep well in the refrigerator for two days when stored in a special airtight container. Discover how to prepare them by following our detailed step-by-step procedure and tips. We also encourage you to try the fried versions and the zucchini rolls with tuna!