Grilled Zucchini Roll-ups

Ingredients:

  • 2 large zucchini, cut into lengthwise strips ¼-inch thick
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 –  4 ounce pkg. herbed goat cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar

Directions:

  1. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Brush both sides of zucchini strips and bell pepper quarters with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill 3 to 5 minutes per side or until softened being careful not to tear zucchini.
  4. Transfer peppers to a cutting board. Slice peppers into ¼-inch strips
  5. Place zucchini strips on a large baking sheet.
  6. For each roll-up, place 1 teaspoon goat cheese about ½ inch from one end of each zucchini strip. Top each with 1 bell pepper strip. Gently roll up zucchini strips, and place, seam side down, on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Sprinkle roll-ups with basil, drizzle with vinegar and remaining one tablespoon oil, and serve.

Makes 12 to 16 roll-ups.

Grilled Zucchini Roll-ups