Grilled Zucchini Wraps With Goat Cheese Recipe – Creative Healthy Family (2024)

April 13, 2014 by Creative Healthy Family 3 Comments

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What a great appetizer idea and finger food for parties or small family gatherings. This Grilled Zucchini Wraps With Goat Cheese recipe is simply delicious. Also a super healthy option because the zucchini is filled with goat cheese. Yum! Zucchini and cheese is really the perfect combination. These little zucchini wraps look wonderful at the dinner table and everyone will love them.

Grilled Zucchini Wraps With Goat Cheese

Did you know that goat cheese, like goat milk, is easier on the human digestive system and lower in calories, cholesterol and fat than cow products? In addition, goat milk cheese is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamin A, vitamin K, phosphorus, niacin and thiamin. It is really a super healthy cheese option that is also very tasty and goes well with a lot of vegetables, in this case goes great with zucchini.

This is also a keto friendly recipe for those of you following the keto diet. A low carb option you can enjoy as an appetizer, finger food snack, or even as a side dish with your favorite kind of meat. The combination of goat cheese and zucchini will blow your mind. This is one of the tastiest zucchini recipe I’ve ever made.

This Grilled Zucchini Wraps With Goat Cheese recipe is really easy to make. You just need a few ingredients for a healthy, creative and fun appetizer. Just put the zucchini slices on the grill or a large pan at home for just a few minutes, then add the goat cheese and serve your family or guests a homemade appetizer. You can also season your goat cheese with your favorite spices/herbs or buy it already prepared at your local supermarket.

Grilled Zucchini Wraps Are Made With Only 4 Healthy Ingredients

For this recipe I used parsley and lemon juice but feel free to substitute with whatever you like or simply use a pinch of salt and pepper for a plain version. It is really up to you and your personal taste. In any case, you are going to love these little zucchini wraps. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed after trying the recipe.

What is there not to love about this healthy idea? A recipe with only 4 ingredients and naturally gluten free, vegetarian, keto and paleo friendly. Serve it at a party or family gathering and impress your guests as well.

If you like zucchini as much as I do, please check out my Healthy Zucchini Carrot Muffins and Cheesy Zucchini Pie. Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables and I love to incorporate it in many of my recipes. Remember to cook at home using fresh ingredients because your meals will be healthier and tastier.

Grilled Zucchini Wraps with Goat Cheese

Author: Ursula Herrera
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 4 servings 1x

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4 ingredient recipe that is healthy and delicious. Perfect finger food for parties, snack or appetizer. Easy keto and vegetarian recipe idea.

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Ingredients

2 large zucchini
2 ounces goat cheese
1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon lemon Juice

Instructions

Slice the zucchini into long strips using a Mandoline Slicer or a Vegetable Peeler. Place on grill pan for about 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Season both side with a pinch of sea salt.
In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, parsley leaves and lemon juice, mashing with a fork.
Put 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture about 1/2-inch from the end of a zucchini slice. Roll up and place seam side down on a platter. Repeat with the rest of the zucchini slices.
Grilled Zucchini Wraps With Goat Cheese are ready to enjoy!

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Sandra says
May 21, 2016 at 2:59 am
Would it be possible to have calories included with recipes?
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- Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
  May 22, 2016 at 12:15 am
  Hi, I don’t have the calorie counter application yet. There’s a website where you can enter the ingredients and will tell you the calories and nutrition information. Here’s the link: https://www.caloriecount.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php I entered the ingredients for this recipe and says 33 calories per roll. Hope this helps.
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