Zucchini Rolls

• porções: 4 servings
• tempo ativo: 20 minutes
• tempo total: 45 minutes

Ingredientes

2-3 medium zucchinis

1 tbsp cream cheese

1 egg

100 g feta (crumbled)

1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach (chopped)

Salt and pepper

A pinch of chili flakes

1 tbsp olive oil

50 g Grated mozzarella

Fresh parsley for garnish

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion (finely chopped)

3 garlic cloves (minced)

1 can (400 g) tomato sauce or passata

1 tsp brown sugar

Instruções

Prepare the Zucchini: Slice the zucchinis lengthwise, pat them dry, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake until slightly tender.

Make the Marinara Sauce: Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until soft. Add minced garlic, cook briefly, then stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.

Prepare the Filling: Mix cream cheese, egg, crumbled feta, chopped spinach, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until combined.

Assemble & Bake: Spread the filling on the zucchini strips, roll them up, and place in a baking dish. Spoon marinara over the rolls, sprinkle with grated mozzarella, and bake until the cheese melts and turns golden.

Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrição

• Calorias: 210 kcal
• Gordura Total: 15 g
• Gordura Saturada: 6 g
• Gordura Insaturada: 9 g
• Colesterol: 80 mg
• Sódio: 550 mg
• Carboidrato Total: 12 g
• Fibra Dietética: 3 g
• Açúcares Totais: 6 g
• Proteína: 10 g