Zucchini Rolls

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210 kcal
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 12 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 10 g