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Baked Zucchini Bites

These baked zucchini bites are a delicious way to make zucchini more exciting! Thin zucchini slices are layered with roasted ham and smoky scamorza cheese, coated in a fragrant mint and basil panko mixture, and baked until golden and crispy. Soft, cheesy, and packed with flavor, they make a simple yet impressive dish. Serve them as a festive vegetable side, party appetizer, or quick lunch any time of year.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large zucchini
  • 60 g cooked ham thinly sliced
  • 60 g smoked scamorza cheese sliced
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
  • 3 fresh mint leaves finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • A handful of mozzarella grated

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 385°F (195°C).
  2. Using a mandoline slicer, slice the zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices, about 1 mm thick.
  3. In a large shallow plate, combine the chopped basil, chopped mint, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together.
  4. Arrange the zucchini slices on a clean work surface and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
  5. Press each zucchini slice into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides.
  6. Place the coated zucchini slices on your work surface. Top each one with a slice of cooked ham, followed by a slice of scamorza cheese.
  7. Roll up each zucchini slice with the ham and cheese inside.
  8. Line a baking dish with parchment paper and lightly brush it with olive oil. Place the zucchini rolls upright and close together so they don’t fall over while baking.
  9. Drizzle a little olive oil over the zucchini rolls and sprinkle the tops with grated mozzarella.
  10. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the tops are golden.