Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, trimmed and peeled
- 6 ounces marinated feta cheese, cut into cubes
- Olive oil, for brushing the grill pan
- Small bamboo skewers (preferably two per set to secure the rolls)
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Use a vegetable peeler or a mandoline slicer to slice the zucchini into thin, long ribbons that will be flexible enough to roll.
- Roll: Place one zucchini ribbon flat on your cutting board. Place a cube of marinated feta cheese on the short end closest to you. Roll the zucchini ribbon away from you to fully encase the feta cube. Repeat with the remaining zucchini and feta pieces.
- Skewer: Gently slide 3 of the zucchini-wrapped feta cubes onto a small bamboo skewer. For added stability and to prevent the rolls from spinning, use two skewers per set if desired.
- Get ready: Brush a cast iron griddle or grill pan lightly with olive oil and heat it over medium-high heat to prepare for grilling.
- Grill: Place the zucchini skewers on the heated griddle or grill pan. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until the zucchini gains some grill marks and softens slightly.
- Serve: Serve the zucchini feta skewers warm, keeping them on their skewers for easy handling and presentation.
Notes
- Use marinated feta for added flavor; if unavailable, marinate feta yourself in olive oil, herbs, and chili flakes for at least 1 hour before use.
- Be gentle when rolling the zucchini ribbons to avoid tearing.
- Using two skewers per set helps keep the zucchini rolls stable during grilling.
- Serve immediately while warm for best taste and texture.
- These skewers are suitable as an appetizer or light snack and pair well with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
