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zucchini rolls

A delicious low-carb appetizer of rolled zucchini filled with cheese and herbs, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large zucchini
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.66 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped basil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup shredded mozzarella

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Spread 1/4 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick slices. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the zucchini slices until pliable and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the egg and mix with ricotta, Pecorino Romano, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each zucchini slice.
  6. Roll up slices and place seam side down in the baking dish. Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is hot and melted.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a low-carb diet and a great way to use fresh zucchinis from the garden.