Herbed Zucchini Spirals

Description
Contributed by Jenn b aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group

Can be Prepared in 45 minutes or Less.

Ingredients

 * 3 zucchini, scrubbed
 * 2 cups parsley sprigs
 * 1 to 2 garlic cloves, or to taste
 * ⅔ cup walnuts
 * 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

 * 1) Using a mandoline or similar slicing device cut the zucchini lengthwise into ⅛-inch slices.
 * 2) Arrange the slices on a steamer rack set over simmering water and steam them, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are just tender. (The zucchini slices should be barely flexible enough to roll. They will soften more as they cool.)
 * 3) In a food processor purée the parsley, the garlic, the walnuts, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, and salt to taste until the mixture is smooth.
 * 4) Arrange the zucchini slices on a work surface and dot each slice along its length with a heaping teaspoon of the purée.
 * 5) Roll up each slice jelly-roll fashion and fasten the spirals with wooden picks.
 * 6) Arrange the spirals in a shallow baking dish.
 * 7) Sprinkle them with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and bake them in the upper third of a preheated 425 °F oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the spirals are heated through.