Marinated Zucchini Tortellini Skewers Recipes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the zucchini strips with the olive oil and salt. Grill the zucchini until just soft, about 45 seconds per side. Don't worry about the grill marks at this point. Remove to a board and lay out the strips.
• Lay the strips of zucchini on a board. Roll 1 cube of cheese in 1 strip of ham, then position the ham and cheese roll on a zucchini strip so the exposed ends of the cheese will be rolled up in the zucchini, preventing it from squeezing out. Roll the zucchini around the ham and cheese roll. Use 2 skewers to secure the roll. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, placing 2 rolls on every pair of skewers. Place the skewers back on the grill and grill until just warmed through and grill marks have formed, about 1 minute per side. Serve warm.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI & TORTELLINI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut the ends off of the zucchini, and using mandolin or a sharp knife, thinly slice lengthwise. {I was able to get about 8 slices from 1 zucchini, but this will depend on the thickness.}
• Cut the longer strips in half, then place them a zip top bag and pour in the vinaigrette. Gently massage the bag to ensure that all the pieces are coated. {You can use store bought, or make your own. I made my own using 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed, 1 minced clove of garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt whisked together.} Refrigerate for at least an hour, and up to 3 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the tortellini according to package directions. {The one I bought took 7 minutes.} Drain and cool slightly, then toss with a few teaspoons of olive oil to coat them -- this will help them not to stick to one another.
• When you're ready to start skewering, pour the marinade from the bag of zucchini into the bowl with the tortellini and toss gently to coat.
• To assemble: Skewer a basil leaf, then a piece of zucchini, a piece of tortellini, and then a grape tomato. Repeat one more time or place as many pieces onto the skewer as desired, then end with another basil leaf. Repeat with all 16 skewers.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve with extra vinaigrette or a balsamic glaze for drizzling.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Place tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and pesto in a large bowl; toss until evenly coated.
• Skewer one tortellini and one tomato on each toothpick. Arrange on a tray. Keep refrigerated until serving.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Slice zucchini with a vegetable peeler and place in a bowl.
• Mix oil, vinegar, honey, parsley, dill, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in another bowl.
• Cover zucchini with marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve cold.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix together the olive oil, pesto and vinegar in a bowl.
• On small skewers, thread 1 tortellini, 1 cherry tomato and 1 mozzarella cube per skewer. Lay the skewers on a platter and lightly drizzle the dressing over them with a spoon.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate. Sprinkle on the minced parsley just before serving.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. With a colander set in the sink, lightly sprinkle the eggplant or zucchini with a little salt. Toss well and set aside for 10 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Whisk in oil. Pat vegetables dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, and add to the bowl. Gently toss to coat. Let marinate while the grill heats up.
• Thread vegetables onto metal or pre-soaked bamboo skewers (see Tip), keeping the eggplant and zucchini on separate skewers, if using both vegetables. Reserve any leftover marinade at the bottom of bowl.
• When the grill is hot, add the skewers. Cook, rotating them carefully every few minutes, until evenly browned and slightly charred in places, about 7 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Brush with remaining marinade and squeeze a lemon wedge all over. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve.