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zucchini rolls

Delicious zucchini slices wrapped around a flavorful cheese filling, baked to perfection with marinara and mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.67 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped basil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup mozzarella cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread 1/4 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices using a mandolin for evenness.
  3. Season zucchini slices with salt and pepper, then grill for about 2 minutes per side until pliable and grill marks appear.
  4. In a bowl, whisk the egg and then mix with ricotta, Pecorino Romano, chopped basil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread about 1.5 tablespoons of cheese mixture onto each zucchini slice.
  6. Roll up slices and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Top each with 1 tablespoon marinara and 1 tablespoon mozzarella. Cover with foil.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Feel free to add cooked ground meat on top for added protein.