Maple Zucchini Ricotta Roll Ups

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Maple Zucchini-Ricotta Roll-Ups (1)
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Featuring Pure Maple Syrup
4 portions
Metric Imperial

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini (about 5 cm or 2 inch thick), green or yellow
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp pure maple syrup (preferably golden syrup for its delicate flavour)
  • Salt, to taste
  • ½ cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chives, chopped
  • Ground pepper, to taste
  • Espelette pepper

Method

  1. Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice the zucchini lengthwise into ribbons 1-2 mm (about 1/16 inch) thick.
  2. Place ribbons onto a clean cloth and allow to dry.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, maple syrup, parsley, chives and salt and pepper. Adjust the seasonings as you see fit.
  4. Spread a thin layer of the ricotta mixture onto each zucchini strip. Roll them up and place vertically onto your serving plate. Sprinkle with Espelette pepper and garnish with sprigs of parsley or chives.

These maple zucchini ricotta roll ups offer a fresh and tasty way to enjoy zucchini, combining tender ribbons with creamy ricotta and a subtle sweetness from Canadian maple syrup. The natural maple syrup adds a delicate touch of sweetness that perfectly complements the mild flavours, making these roll-ups ideal for light lunches or summer entertaining. Simple yet elegant, this recipe is a delicious way to bring a unique twist to classic zucchini ricotta dishes.

If you’re interested in more recipes like this zucchini ricotta roll up or creative ways to use Canadian maple syrup, keep scrolling for plenty of fresh and inspiring ideas!

The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers are not in any way responsible for the identification or presence of allergens in recipes or for the classification of any recipe as vegetarian or vegan.

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