Healthy Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Ground Turkey (Rollups)
Healthy zucchini lasagna rollups are an easy meal you can make if you have lots of fresh zucchini! Low carb dinner with over 50 grams of protein per serving!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 482kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz ground turkey cooked
- 1 large zucchini (about 546 grams) sliced long and thin
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 4 oz. parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning divided
- 22 oz marinara sauce divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Slice the zucchini evenly lengthwise to approximately ⅛ of an inch. Use a mandolin for easier and more even cutting.1 large zucchini
- Place cut zucchini on a baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake the zucchini at 425 F for 10 minutes. Once cooled, blot with a paper towel to absorb additional moisture.
- While the zucchini is cooking, season the ground turkey with salt, pepper, and ½ of the Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Add it to a large skillet heated over medium heat. Cook the meat until it is no longer pink. Stir in ⅓ of the marinara sauce.16 oz ground turkey, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, 22 oz marinara sauce
- While the meat is cooking, combine the cheeses and the remaining Italian seasoning in a bowl.1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, 4 oz. parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- In an 8X8 glass baking dish add ⅓ of the sauce to the bottom of the dish and spread evenly.22 oz marinara sauce
- Once the zucchini is cooled enough to handle use a small spoon to fill the zucchini. Roll the zucchini up and place in the baking dish. Add in any extra meat around the rolls.
- Cover the zucchini rolls with the remaining sauce.22 oz marinara sauce
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and zucchini rolls are heated through. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil.fresh basil
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Reheat leftover zucchini rollups in the microwave in 30-second increments or until heated through.
Use a food processor to blend the cheese for a smoother cheese filling texture.
Allow the zucchini rollups bake to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes after baking before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.3g | Protein: 50.3g | Fat: 24.8g
