Summer Squash & Zucchini Mozz Rollups

Farmer’s Market Delight

Summer is in full swing! The days are long and local farmers markets are buzzing with people, pups and bountiful produce. The @SurfCityfFarmersMarket on Long Beach Island, NJ certainly brightens up a Monday morning with a variety of local artisans and of course, fresh local ingredients.

The best part about a farmers market is the opportunity to use local, seasonal ingredients to whip together a dish, any time of year. This recipe combines the bliss of summer grilling with the Surf City farmer’s market harvest for a flavorful veggie bite that can be served as an appetizer or the main squeeze. Pairs perfectly with a waterfront sunset and a glass of crisp white wine.

Ingredients (serves 2) 

• 1 large summer squash 

• 1 large zucchini 

• 1 large carrot 

• Cherry tomatoes 

• Fresh Mozz 

• Fresh garlic 

• Red onion

• 1 Lemon 

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

• Fresh herbs 

Prep the veggies 

• Cut the squash and zucchini long ways so the pieces are similar in size. Spread out on a pan or large plate and add salt and pepper to drain the moisture. Let sit for a few minutes and soak of excess water with a paper towel 

• Cut carrot into 4 long pieces 

• Grill zucchini, squash and carrot until lightly browned (do not burn)  

• Preheat the oven to 375

Bring it all together! 

• While the oven is heating, quarter the cherry tomato into quarters and 3 garlic cloves 

• Chop mozz into 4 thick slices 

• Layer zucchini, squash, mozz, cherry tomato and garlic and roll together tightly 

• Repeat until all of the zucchini and squash are used 

• Pack tightly into a pan. Top with cherry quartered cherry tomatoes, garlic, grilled carrots, red onion and a hearty amount of extra virgin olive oil and squeezed lemon

• Bake for 20ish minutes until the tomatoes are cooked and the garlic is browned

• Separate the rolled pieces onto plate and drizzle with the excess sauce in the pan for the finishing touch 

Buon Appetito!