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Vegan Zucchini Rolls With Pesto
Zucchini stands out as an incredibly versatile vegetable. Whether spiralized into pasta, skewered for grilling, stir-fried, or enjoyed raw with a touch of fresh lemon, its culinary possibilities are endless. Surprisingly, with minimal effort, zucchini can be transformed into a sophisticated and delightful appetizer.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Vegetable peeler
- Bowl
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 1 small can of cherry tomatoes
- For the pesto:
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp raw cashew nuts
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Start by preparing the pesto, mainly because it becomes tastier as it rests a bit.
- Blend cashews, olive oil, basil, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Cover and refrigerate. Cut off the ends of each zucchini. Then, using a vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini into strips.
- Repeat this process until you have peeled enough strips for the amount of rolls you want to make. Set aside.
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and put them in a bowl. Prepare toothpicks. On a flat surface, lay out a slice of zucchini, put a spoonful of pesto and spread it evenly.
- Place a cherry tomato near one end of the zucchini and start wrapping the tape around the tomato.
- At the end, prick the roll with a toothpick and set it aside.
- Repeat the process until you run out of ingredients.
- If you have leftover pesto, you can store it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Serve and enjoy your zucchini rolls
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories 297g / Fats 9.3g / Cholesterol 0mg / Total Carbohydrate 11g / Protein 6g
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