Name: Zucchini rolls with ham and cheese – quick, light and juicy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchinis (approx. 500 g), grated; 3 eggs; 50 g grated Parmesan; 60 g plain flour (or almond flour for the low‑carb version); ½ teaspoon of salt; ¼ teaspoon of black pepper; 1 teaspoon of dried oregano; 6–8 thin slices of ham; 6–8 slices of cheese (mozzarella, provolone or emmental); ½ cup grated cheese (optional, for extra juiciness); Fresh parsley leaves or basil; A little grated Parmesan

Preparation procedure

Preheat the oven to 190 °C and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Lightly grease the surface of the paper with oil or butter.
Zucchini base: Grate the zucchini, wrap it in a cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, eggs, Parmesan, flour, salt, pepper and oregano into a smooth mixture.
Baking the base: Spread the zucchini mixture evenly onto the tray into a thin rectangle (approx. 30 × 25 cm). Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the base firms up and turns golden.
Adding the filling: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Evenly spread the slices of ham and cheese. If you like extra juicy rolls, sprinkle them with more grated cheese.
Rolling: Using the parchment paper, start rolling from one long side into a tight roll.
Finishing the baking: Place the roll seam-side down back on the tray and bake for another 5–8 minutes, so the cheese melts completely.
Serving: Let the roll cool slightly, slice into 3–4 cm rounds, garnish with chopped parsley or basil and optionally sprinkle with Parmesan.

Total preparation time: 40 min

Active preparation: 15 min
Baking: 25 min

Servings: 6–8 rolls (24–32 slices)

Conclusion

These zucchini rolls with ham and cheese are a perfect choice for any occasion – whether you’re looking for quick appetizers for a barbecue, a light dinner or a healthy snack. Thanks to the minimal amount of flour and the high zucchini content, you can enjoy them even on a low‑carb diet. Try them yourself and see that the homemade version tastes better than any store‑bought alternative!

Zucchini rolls with ham and cheese – quick, light and juicy recept

For 12 portions

Ingredients

For the zucchini base:

For the filling:

For garnish (optional):

Preparation procedure

Conclusion

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