• On Oct, 07, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

300 Cals 22 Protein 22.5 Carbs 14.5 Fats
TOTAL TIME:
1 hr
YIELD:4 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:Italian
These low-carb Veggie Lasagna Zucchini Boats are basically hollowed out zucchinis stuffed with a veggie lasagna filling and baked in the oven with marinara sauce and melted cheese – SO GOOD!
INGREDIENTS
For the Filling:
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 loose cups baby spinach, chopped
3 cloves chopped garlic
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
kosher salt
3/4 cup part skim ricotta
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg
4 large basil leaves, chopped plus more for garnish
For the marinara:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed with side of knife
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes, I always use Tuttorosso
salt and black pepper
1 tbsp chopped basil

For the Zucchini Boats:
4 40 oz total medium zucchini
1 cup part skim shredded mozzarella, Polly-O
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, careful not to burn, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, salt and black pepper to taste. Stir and reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, then add fresh basil.
Heat a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, add oil, onion, garlic and red pepper and season with 1/8 tsp salt. Cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the baby spinach and saute until wilted, about 1 minute.
In a medium bowl add the ricotta, parmesan cheese and egg, mix well. Add the cooked vegetables and basil and mix.
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4″ thick.
Place 1/4 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 12″ baking dish, and place zucchini halves cut side up.
Stuff the zucchini with ricotta mixture (scant 1/4 cup) and top each with 2 tbsp marinara, 2 tbsp mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.
VIDEO
Serving: 2boats, Calories: 300kcal, Carbohydrates: 22.5g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 14.5g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 625mg, Fiber: 5.5g, Sugar: 7gBlue Smart Points:7Green Smart Points:8Purple Smart Points:7Points +:8