Air Fryer Zucchini Cottage Cheese Spring Rolls

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Air Fryer Zucchini Cottage Cheese Spring Rolls is a light snack. It contains zucchini, cottage cheese, bell pepper, egg, carrots, mozzarella cheese, seasonings, & spinach. Spinach, carrots, and bell pepper will add healthy nutrients and color to these rolls. You can’t have these spring rolls if you have a dairy allergy, as they have two cheeses in them. You can easily store these rolls; they’re good to prepare in advance. These spring rolls are prepared in thirty minutes, good for a last minute snack for some event. Serve them with ranch dressing, quinoa salad, and grilled shrimp.

STATS:

  • No of Calories: 165 kcal
  • Time Required for Prep: 15 minutes
  • Time Required for Cooking: 15 minutes
  • Overall Duration: 30 minutes
  • Serving size: 2 rolls
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Course: Snack, Light Lunch
  • Diet: High-Protein
  • Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer
  • Mandolin slicer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Paper towels
  • Pastry brush
  • Tongs

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 big egg
  • 2 tbsp. bell peppers
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ cup mozzarella shreds
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Olive oil spray
  • ¼ cup spinach
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp. carrots

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ZUCCHINI:

  • Zucchini is the main ingredient of these spring rolls. We have to use firm and medium-sized zucchini to provide the firm texture and taste. Dry them properly, then fill to avoid additional moisture.

COTTAGE CHEESE:

  • Cottage cheese makes the creamy filling. It also offers protein and makes the dish light and satisfying. We can use both low- and full-fat cottage cheese, as we like; both will work the same.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • Mozzarella cheese offers a slight cheesy taste and also helps to bind the filling.  Shred the cheese fresh, as it melts properly, instead of pre-shredded cheese.

SEASONINGS:

  • Add the garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt to season the dish. They will provide the savory and herby taste and aroma along with light spice. Salt will enrich the taste of these spring rolls.

OLIVE OIL:

  • Olive oil is used to coat these spring rolls so they get brown and crisp nicely. It will also help to prevent the sticking of these rolls.

OPTIONAL:

  • Add the spinach, bell pepper, and carrots to offer the healthy nutrients and color in these spring rolls.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Pre-warm the air fryer at 375°F for three minutes.
  2. Then make lengthwise slices of zucchini with the mandolin slicer.
  3. Now dry the zucchini with paper towels.
  4. Add the cottage cheese, egg, mozzarella cheese, vegetables, and seasoning, and mix them properly.
  5. Put the zucchini slices on a shelf, add one spoon of filling in one corner of the zucchini slice, and roll them tightly.
  6. Now put these spring rolls in the basket and apply the oil with a brush on them.
  7. Then air-fry these rolls for twelve to fifteen minutes and flip them in between.
  8. Leave them for two to three minutes, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPPING SAUCE:

  • Marinara Sauce
  • Greek Yogurt Garlic Dip
  • Tzatziki
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Pesto

SIDE DISHES:

  • Mixed Green Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Quinoa Salad

PROTEIN PAIRINGS:

  • Grilled Chicken
  • Baked Salmon
  • Turkey Meatballs
  • Grilled Shrimp
  • Sliced Turkey Breast

BEVERAGES:

  • Lemon Water
  • Sparkling Water
  • Unsweetened Iced Tea
  • Herbal Tea
  • Fresh Vegetable Juice

TIPS:

  • Make the zucchini slices equal in size so they get air-fried in the same time.
  • Dry the zucchini properly to prevent the rolls from getting soggy.
  • Don’t overfill the rolls so the filling will not leak.
  • Include basil or parsley to offer the herby aroma and taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the spring rolls to the covered vessel and store them for three days.

FREEZER:

  • First, we freeze the cooked rolls in one layer, then transfer them to the bag and store for two months.

FAQs:

Will I add only cottage cheese to make these rolls?

  • Yes, we can easily use cottage cheese only to make these rolls, or you can also add ricotta or feta instead.

Can I bake these spring rolls?

  • Yes, bake these rolls at 400° F for around eighteen to twenty minutes.

Will we add some more vegetables to make these spring rolls?

  • Yes, include the mushrooms, broccoli, and kale to make these spring rolls.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 165 kcal

Protein: 14 g

Total Carbohydrates: 6 g

Net Carbohydrates: 4 g

Fiber: 2 g

Fat: 9 g

Calcium: 220 mg

Iron: 1 mg

Vitamin A: 320 mcg

Sodium: 330 mg

Potassium: 410 mg