Heart Healthy Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups Recipe
This irresistibly delicious low-carb lasagna will change the way you see zucchini forever. Ground turkey, chopped onion, and Parmesan cheese join thinly sliced and rolled zucchini in a bold marinara sauce for a one-of-a-kind (and gluten-free) meal.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
3 large zucchini, ends trimmed and sliced into 1/8-inch thick long strips
1 cup marinara sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, chopped fine
3/4 lb ground turkey
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
Step 1
On a baking sheet lined with paper towels, arrange the zucchini strips. Sprinkle salt on the zucchini slices and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Dab the strips with a paper towel to and roll up. Refrigerate the zucchini roll-ups overnight. Drain the liquid.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350°. In an 9- x 9-inch glass baking dish, pour 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce. Set aside.
Step 3
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper to taste, and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, and basil. Add the cooked ground turkey mixture and stir.
Step 5
On a baking sheet, arrange the unrolled zucchini strips in a single layer. Line each zucchini strip with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture. Roll up the zucchini strips. Arrange the rolls, standing upright, in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6
Pour the remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce over the roll-ups and top with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Time: 90 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 177
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 3 roll-ups
Per serving:
calories:177
total fat:10g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:67mg
sodium:327mg
total carb:15g
fibers:1g
sugars:1g
proteins:15g
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About This Healthy Recipe
If you’re looking for a healthy lasagna recipe that tastes as delicious as it is nutritious, you’ll definitely want to try these Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups. This low-carb lasagna replaces the traditional pasta found in most lasagna recipes with healthy strips of zucchini. With no wheat noodles, it makes this dish gluten-free, but it tastes as good as the “real” thing. Since the filling is made from ground turkey and part-skim cheese, you’ll also find that this recipe is low in saturated fat (only 3g per serving!). It’s also relatively low in sodium, making this an ideal heart-healthy meal. Additionally, these roll-ups are low in carbohydrates (only 15g per serving), so it’s also a diabetes-friendly entrée. Another great thing about this lasagna? The substitution of zucchini for pasta also drastically cuts down on the calorie count! At only 177 calories for 3 roll-ups, it’s the perfect low-calorie dinner. In fact, even people following a bariatric diet after weight-loss surgery may be able to enjoy this tasty meal. And because this lasagna is so fun to eat (who doesn’t love food that’s rolled up?), kids will love this dish, too! Mangia!
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