Zucchini rings: Elevate your dinner with this gourmet twist
Instead of onion rings, I make zucchini rings, but I don't fry them in breadcrumbs; I serve them in a much tastier version. This way, they transform from a party snack into a dish that can be served during a formal dinner. Here's the recipe.
Zucchini rings are the perfect way to use a giant zucchini. These usually have such overgrown seed cavities that it's hard to find a use for them. It's easier to cut rings from a large zucchini, which you must wrap in delicious toppings and bake.
What to do with a large zucchini? Opt for zucchini rings
A large zucchini needs special handling. It doesn't have as soft a skin as a young one, and its seed cavity is usually so overgrown that you don't know what to do with it. That's why the recipe for zucchini rings is so unique - not only does it provide a solution for a large zucchini, but you also prepare a dish worthy of a master kitchen.
Depending on the size of the zucchini you're working with, you can use a glass or a small cup to help you cut perfect rings. However, remember that each ring will be wrapped in a slice of cured ham, so whether the shape is perfect isn't crucial.
Zucchini rings with ham, cheese, and dried tomatoes. recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 large zucchini
- 10-20 slices of cured ham (depending on the number of rings)
- 4-7 oz of yellow cheese
- 2-4 oz of dried tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Garlic or BBQ sauce for serving
Preparation:
- Wash the zucchini and cut it into thick slices (you can peel it beforehand if the skin is too tough).
- Cut out the seed cavities from the slices.
- Grate the yellow cheese and chop the dried tomatoes.
- Place the yellow cheese and dried tomatoes on the zucchini rings, pressing gently so the toppings stick to the zucchini.
- Wrap each zucchini ring in a slice of cured ham at an angle.
- Bake the rings at 400°F until the ham is browned and the vegetable slightly softens.
- Serve the prepared rings with garlic or BBQ sauce.
