As Kelly mentioned yesterday, my parent’s oven is currently unreliable. Thankfully, this zucchini sushi does not require an oven. In fact, it does not require any cooking at all. Chopping and assembling only. I am always looking for a new appetizer to try. Everyone loves raw vegetable trays with ranch dip. But, in all honesty that is a little BORING! Since sushi is so popular and trendy we decided to turn a vegetable tray into sushi. I realize this is not really sushi. But it does look like sushi, so we went with it!
This “sushi” turned out better than we expected. You can really make it your own by adding your favorite vegetables. Maybe mushrooms, green onions, yellow peppers, or celery. And instead of cream cheese, you could also try hummus. The options are endless! The one problem we found was that it got a little watery after sitting out waiting for us to photo it. That could have been from the cucumbers, I don’t know? Anyway, just eat it right away and you won’t have that problem! So, if you are tired of serving vegetable trays, give our zucchini sushi a try!
Here is what you'll need
Cut the carrots, peppers, and cucumbers into match sticks about the width of your zucchini
Using a vegetable peeler, create thin ribbons of zucchini
Get everything ready to start assembling
Spread cream cheese on the ribbons of zucchini
Pile on the vegetables
Roll tightly
Secure with a tooth pick
Not just another vegetable tray!
Ingredients
2 Zucchinis
1 Red pepper, cut into match sticks
1 Carrot, cut into match sticks
1 Cucumber, cut into match sticks
Cream cheese (we used onion & chive)
Directions
Using a vegetable peeler create long ribbons of zucchini. Spread cream cheese on the ribbons of zucchini. On one end of the zucchini pile on the carrots, cucumbers, and red peppers. Roll the zucchini up and secure with a toothpick. Serve Immediately.
Source: A Live Love Pasta original
WOW! Those meatball sliders look divine. I am going to have to try those next time my sister and brother in law come over to help me do yardwork. My brother in law would love them. Love your blog. Debbie
Hi Deb! The sliders were seriously good. Definitely worth the effort, especially when you’re serving them to a crowd. No doubt…everyone will be happy. Thanks for the comment
I recently made the vegetable sushi for my holiday celebration. what a hit!! you were right. The possibilities were endless. I made mines using greek yogart mixed with my favorite Lipton soup mix (I used onion) and it was a great appetizer. Everyone was asking for the recipe!
Great suggestion