Creamy Burrata Stuffed Zucchini Rolls with Tomato Glaze

🧀 Creamy Burrata Stuffed Zucchini Rolls with Tomato Glaze

📖 Description

These elegant zucchini rolls are thin slices of zucchini wrapped around creamy burrata filling, then baked in a rich, slightly tangy tomato glaze. They’re soft, cheesy, and bursting with Mediterranean-style flavors—perfect as a light dinner, appetizer, or healthy comfort dish.

🧾 Ingredients

For Zucchini Rolls:

• 2 large zucchini (thinly sliced lengthwise)
• 1 ball burrata cheese
• ½ cup ricotta cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh basil (chopped)

For Tomato Glaze:

• 1 cup tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• ½ tsp oregano
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp honey (balances acidity)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Zucchini
   Slice zucchini thinly and lightly grill or pan-sear for 1–2 minutes to soften.
2. Make Filling
   In a bowl, mix burrata, ricotta, garlic, parmesan, salt, pepper, and basil.
3. Make Tomato Glaze
   Heat olive oil, sauté garlic, add tomato sauce, chili flakes, oregano, salt, pepper, and honey. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
4. Assemble Rolls
   Place a spoon of filling on each zucchini slice and roll it up.
5. Bake
   Spread tomato glaze in a baking dish, place rolls on top, and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.
6. Serve
   Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I replace burrata?
Yes, mozzarella or cream cheese works well.

Q2: How do I keep rolls from falling apart?
Use thin slices and place seam-side down in the dish.

Q3: Can I make it low-carb?
It already is! No pasta involved.

Q4: Can I add protein?
Yes, add shredded chicken or minced meat to the filling.

Q5: Can I make it ahead?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready.