Baked zucchini ricotta roll ups: A Delicious, Healthy Treat!
Baked zucchini ricotta roll ups are a delicious and healthy treat, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. These roll ups are filled with creamy ricotta cheese and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips.
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place a spoonful of the ricotta mixture on each zucchini strip and roll them up.
- Arrange the roll ups in the baking dish seam side down.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute ricotta with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Feel free to add spinach or herbs to the ricotta mixture for extra flavor.
- These roll ups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg