Recipe
The instructions
For: 8 “flowers”
Preparation time : 30 minutes
Cooking time : 30-35 minutes
Step 1: Cut the zucchini into thin slices using a mandoline or a knife.
Step 2: Place the zucchini slices in a bowl and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes in the microwave to soften them.
Step 3: In a small container, mix the ricotta and basil.
Step 4: Unroll the puff pastry and cut out 8 strips in it.
Step 5: On each of these strips, spread a little of the ricotta basil mixture then place the zucchini slices in staggered rows, so that they protrude slightly on one side.
Step 6: Gently roll each strip of puff pastry to form a sort of flower. Pinch the end of the dough to keep it closed.
Step 7: Place each of these “flowers” in the slots of a muffin tin.
Step 8: Salt and pepper to taste.
Step 9: Bake at 190 C° for 10 minutes then at 160 C° for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 10: Enjoy hot, bon appetit!
Nutritional values of the recipe
| For a “flower” | |
| calories | 170 calories |
| Proteins | 3.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.5g |
| With sugar | 1.1g |
| Fats | 10.1g |
| Of which saturated fat | 4.7g |
| fibers | 1.2g |
Advice
Zucchini is the ally of your heart! Indeed, its richness in potassium (230 mg per 100 g of zucchini) allows this food to help lower blood pressure and facilitate muscle contractions.
The other big nutritional advantage of zucchini, besides the fact that it is low in calories, is its interesting fiber content. These molecules are not absorbed by the intestine but help to clean it and facilitate digestion. In addition, fibers play a role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes , cardiovascular disease and even certain cancers. Finally, they bring a feeling of satiety, ideal to avoid overeating!
Enjoy your lunch !