Zucchini Roses

Posted 2017-08-13 by Annalisa Brown ⇒ follow

These zucchini roses are incredibly easy to make yet create a wonderful visual statement to any party where finger food is being served.

The roses may appear fiddly and difficult to make but with the assistance of muffin or a cupcake moulds these vegetarian roses can be prepared quickly and easily in just a few steps.

It’s a novel way of serving up a version of what is classically Italian Zucchini Parmigiana.

Classic Italian Zucchini Parmigiana served up as .

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 5

Ingredients
1 Sheet of puff pastry
1 Zucchini
100g Brie
Tomato salsa
Oregano
Salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese

Method

Thinly slice the zucchini lengthwise. For ease use a mandolin to achieve a uniform thickness.

Sear the zucchini slices under a grill or on top of a hotplate for 10 seconds each side. Set aside and season with a little salt and pepper.

Thaw a sheet of puff pastry and using a sharp knife slice the pastry into strips of approximately 3cm wide.

Pending the thickness of the zucchini slices, place 2-3 layers of the zucchini on top of each piece of pastry.

Cover the zucchini with a spoonful of Tomato salsa . Cube the Brie and scatter over the salsa.

Slice Zucchini lengthwise and lightly sear under a grill or on a hotplate Cut pastry into 3cm strips and layer the zucchini on top of the pastry Add layers of tomato salsa and cheese and season with oregano, salt and pepper.

Starting from one end of the pastry, roll into a cylinder shape then pinch one side of the pastry to form a flower base. Repeat this technique with the remaining pastry.

Place each zucchini rose into a muffin tin or cupcake mould.

Muffin or cupcake tins are useful in helping to hold the zucchini roses in place while baking.

Place the zucchini roses into a preheated 180°C oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

Just before serving sprinkle a little parmesan cheese over the top of each flower. Serve hot or cold.

Categories
#zucchini
#puff_pastry
#vegetarian
#vegetables
#gluten_free
#kid_friendly
#snacks
#finger_food
#hors_d 'oeuvre
#italian

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