Zucchini Ribbon Rollup Appetizer

How To Make Zucchini Ribbon Roll-up Appetizers with Boursin Cheese

Zucchini cut into long thin ribbon slices spread with Boursin cheese and rolled up. Sometimes I add shrimp for a different taste. See more Gourmet Appetizer Recipes with photographs

Zucchini Ribbon Rollup Appetizers
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Recipe Type: appetizer, zucchini rollup, cheese, vegetable

Prep Time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 to 15 appetizers

Ingredients:

1 zucchini squash

2 garlic cloves
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons basil, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chives, thinly sliced
pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted, finely chopped

Instruction:

To make Boursin cheese:
Peel garlic cloves place in boiling water 3 minutes. Drain, put through a garlic press and combine in a medium bowl with cream cheese, basil, chives, cayenne pepper and walnuts. Set aside for 1 hour to blend flavors. Taste for seasoning, add salt if necessary. Can be made 1 day ahead, covered, refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using.

Trim stem end of zucchini. Place on work surface. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, cut into thin lengthwise ribbons. Discard first and last slices.

Spread approximately 2 teaspoons Boursin cheese on each zucchini ribbon slice. Starting at one end, roll up into a cylinder. Place upright on a platter and serve immediately.

Wine recommendation: Pinot Gris; Chardonnay