I’d make these again. You can make them ahead of time. I chilled mine overnight & then served them at room temperature. I think they’d be a perfect fresh bite for pre-Thanksgiving appetizers because they’re not heavy & really easy to eat! They're also gluten-free & a great non-carb to have on the table. Plus, any kind of rolled appetizer always looks super pretty & fancy, so your guests will be super impressed.
Ingredients (recipe adapted from Blogging Over Thyme’s Zucchini Bites with Harissa, Goat Cheese, Lime & Mint)
- 1 lb (roughly two zucchini, preferably long & at least an inch in diameter), sliced into 1/8" inch lengths
- extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoon finely minced fresh mint
- 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon harissa (make your own like I did with this recipe)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeeze lime juice
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chiffonade of mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon harissa
- salt
- pepper
- In medium sized bowl, combine goat cheese (room temperature), harissa paste, fresh mint, lime juice, zest, & olive oil.
- Season with salt & pepper.
- Using a mandolin, carefully slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/8 inch slices. Set the slices aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the slices lightly with extra virgin olive & season lightly with salt & pepper. Use your hands to carefully toss the zucchini, so each slice is very lightly covered with oil. I found it easier to toss them in a bowl then the original recipe’s baking sheet but you can do whatever works for you.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium heat.
- Add slices in batches and allow to brown on each side--avoid overcrowding the pan. I did a bunch of batches. Take your time & get those pretty grill marks on each side.
- Carefully remove & set aside on a large plate or clean baking sheet (once the zucchini is grilled, it will be much more delicate, so be careful not to manhandle it too much.).
- Assemble the bites:
- One at time, lay the zucchini slices on a work surface & using a butter knife or small offset spatula, spread a very thin layer of the goat cheese mixture evenly onto each slice (not too much, as you don't want to overpower the flavor of the zucchini).
- Starting with one end, roll up into small rolls and set aside.
- Repeat with remaining zucchini slices.
- Drizzle a serving platter lightly with the vinaigrette (optional), top with the zucchini rolls, & serve at room temperature. If you're not serving these bites right away hold off on the vinaigrette & add it right before you serve them.
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