ZUCCHINI, PESTO AND GOAT CHEESE ROLL-UPS

Zucchini, Pesto and Goat Cheese Roll-Ups image

These easy veggie roll-ups are the perfect light appetizer. Serve them as a vegetarian option as part of your appetizer spread.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chèvre (goat) cheese
8 teaspoons basil pesto
15 small basil leaves
15 toothpicks

Steps:

Line cookie sheet with paper towels. Cut 5 thin lengthwise strips, each 1/4 inch thick, from each zucchini. Brush both sides of strips with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat grill pan or grill over medium-high heat. Place zucchini on grill pan, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until zucchini is softened. Turn, and cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer zucchini to pan. Cool 5 minutes.
Place 1 teaspoon cheese onto end of each zucchini strip. Top cheese with 1/2 teaspoon of the pesto and 1 basil leaf. Roll up, and secure with toothpick. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes until completely chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g