Ingredients
- 6 large zucchini
- 1 16-oz. container low fat ricotta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup lite Mozzarella cheese Trader Joes brand recommended
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons parsley minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice the zucchini into strips with a vegetable peeler and place on paper towels to allow moisture to be absorbed.
- Mix ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, eggs, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper into a large bowl.
- Pour half the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- Spoon half a tablespoon of the cheese mixture onto a piece of zucchini and roll.
- Place the zucchini bundles standing up into the marinara sauce.
- Pour the remaining sauce around and in between the zucchini bundles, cover and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1275IU | Vitamin C: 45.9mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2.4mg
