These rockin’ rolls are delicious, refreshing, and perfect for summertime — and they couldn’t be easier to make. Serve them at your next backyard barbecue. We guarantee they’ll be a hit!
What You’ll Need:
• Zucchini or yellow squash
• 1 block (8 oz.) of cream cheese, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt
How to Make Them:
Step 1: Peel zucchini or yellow squash into wide ribbons.
Step 2: Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on a ribbon and add your fave thin-cut veggies, ends facing up.
Step 3: Tightly roll up sushi-style — the cream cheese will act like “glue.” Make up to one hour ahead; let stand at room temperature.
More Delicious Variations:
Red Pepper-Basil
Mix 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers into the cream cheese spread. Fill roll with basil, bell peppers, and green apples.
Asian Garden
Mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice into the cream cheese spread. Fill roll with radishes, green onions, and carrots.
Veggie Chili
Mix 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 teaspoon chili powder into the cream cheese spread. Fill roll with cilantro, cucumber, and jicama.
Zippy Pear
Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons horseradish and 1 tablespoon chives into the cream cheese spread. Fill roll with parsley, pears, and celery.