Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

• 6 tbsp hummus (flavour of choice)

• 1 roasted red bell pepper, diced (see below for directions)

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Slice a strip lengthwise from the zucchini to expose the inside of the vegetable. Discard or reserve for another use. Cut the 2 ends off to make straight edges. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips (about 10 pieces).

3. Brush both sides of the zucchini pieces with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Lay the zucchini pieces on the grill. Cook until the zucchini is very tender, but not mushy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

5. Remove the zucchini from the grill and set on a cutting board.

6. Spread 2 teaspoons of hummus on each zucchini slice. Divide the red pepper evenly amongst the zucchini.

7. Gently roll each piece of zucchini. Serve.

Notes

• Nutrition Information: per 1 roll-up, 43 kcal, 4g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 3g fat, 1g fiber

• Roasted Red Pepper: core the pepper and remove seeds/membranes. Line a baking sheet with foil and place pepper, skin side up on the foil, gently pressing the pepper down so it lays almost flat. Cook under the broiler for about 15-20 minutes or until the skins are almost completely blackened (this makes the skin much easier to remove). Remove from the baking sheet and immediately place into a paper bag. Fold over the bag top to trap the steam inside. Rest for 10 minutes before removing from the bag and peeling off the blackened skins. Dice and use in recipe.

Recipe and photo credit: https://www.cookincanuck.com/grilled-zucchini-hummus-roll-ups-recipe/#recipe