Zucchini Roses: A Delightful and Nutritious Culinary Experience
A beautiful and delicious dish made from thin zucchini slices rolled into rose shapes, filled with seasoned ground meat, and topped with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Equipment
- 1 Vegetable peeler
- 2 Muffin tin
- 3 Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Base:
- - 1 medium-sized zucchini
- - 400 grams of ground meat beef, chicken, turkey, or a combination
Toppings:
- - Cherry tomatoes
- - Mozzarella cheese
- - Broccoli or cauliflower
- - Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- - Salt
- - Spices such as pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and herbs
Instructions
Prepare the Zucchini:
- - Wash and peel the zucchini. Slice it into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.
- - Lay the strips on a clean towel to absorb excess moisture.
Arrange the Zucchini:
- - Lightly grease a muffin tin.
- - Roll each zucchini strip into a tight spiral and place it in a muffin tin cup. Repeat until all cups are filled.
Prepare the Ground Meat:
- - In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with salt and your choice of spices (e.g., pepper, paprika, garlic powder, herbs). Mix well.
Fill the Zucchini Roses:
- - Spoon the seasoned ground meat into the center of each zucchini rose, pressing down gently to fill the space.
Add Toppings:
- - Top each zucchini rose with a cherry tomato, a piece of mozzarella cheese, and either broccoli or cauliflower florets. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake:
- - Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- - Bake the zucchini roses for 30 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the zucchini is tender.
Serve:
- - Allow the zucchini roses to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin.
- - Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.