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Pumpkin and Carrot Rolls

17/11/2023

Here is a delicious recipe for Italian-style pumpkin and carrot rolls. These rolls make a great appetizer or a tasty side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 long pumpkin (delica or violin type)
  • 2-3 carrots
  • 100 g soft goat cheese or ricotta
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Aromatic herbs to taste (for example, thyme or rosemary)
  • Parmesan shavings (optional)
  • Chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by washing the pumpkin and carrots. Cut the pumpkin into long, thin slices, using a mandoline or a sharp knife. The slices should be thin enough to be rolled without breaking.

  2. Take the carrots and cut them into matchstick-sized sticks. If you prefer, you can also grill them lightly to soften them.

  3. In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil and grill the pumpkin slices for a few minutes on each side, until they become lightly golden and flexible. Lightly salt and pepper during cooking.

  4. Once the pumpkin slices are ready, let them cool for a moment.

  5. Take a pumpkin slice and spread some goat cheese or ricotta on it. Add a moderate amount of carrots in the center and some aromatic herbs.

  6. Roll the pumpkin slice around the cheese and carrot filling, creating the roll.

  7. Arrange the rolls in a lightly oiled baking dish or lined with parchment paper, drizzle with a little oil and, if you like, add Parmesan shavings and chopped walnuts on top to enrich the flavor.

  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are golden and crispy.

  9. Serve the rolls hot or warm.

Trivia

This recipe combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the fresh and slightly spicy flavor of carrots, creating an interesting combination of flavors and textures. Furthermore, by playing with the addition of aromatic herbs and seasonings, you can customize the rolls according to tastes and occasions.