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Cheesy Italian Zucchini And Spinach Bake

This Dish Is Not Only Yummy; It’s Low-Carb As Well. It’s Almost Like Lasagna, But Is Healthier And Cooks In A Fraction Of The Time! Since Both The Frozen Zucchini And Frozen Spinach Have A High Water Content, Be Sure To Use The Paper Towel Tricks (As Instructed) To Keep Your Dish From Ending Up Soupy. A Note: True Parmesan Cheese Includes Rennet, Which Is An Animal-Based Enzyme. You Can Find Vegetarian “Parmesan” At The Store Now, But Traditional Parmesan Won’t Be Vegetarian Due To The Rennet.
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Ingredients

  • 1 16-Ounce Bag Frozen Grilled Zucchini Strips
  • 1 10-Ounce Bag Frozen Chopped Spinach
  • 4 Cubes Frozen Crushed Garlic
  • 4 Cubes Frozen Chopped Basil
  • 1 15-Ounce Container Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 Cups 8 Ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided
  • ¼ Cup Freshly Grated Vegetarian Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 ½ Cups Prepared Marinara Sauce Divided

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven To 450°F.
  • Grease A 7″ × 11″ Pan With Nonstick Spray.
  • Place A Single Layer Of Zucchini Strips On Two Microwave-Safe Plates Lined With A Double Layer Of Paper Towels.
  • Microwave On High For 2 Minutes Each.
  • Use Additional Paper Towels To Press Down On The Zucchini To Remove Excess Moisture.
  • Set Aside.
  • Microwave Bag Of Spinach On High For 2 Minutes.
  • Remove And Drain Spinach In A Mesh Strainer Lined With A Double Layer Of Paper Towels.
  • Remove As Much Water As Possible By Squeezing Spinach Inside The Paper Towels Until It Stops Dripping.
  • Set Aside.
  • While Zucchini And Spinach Are Heating, In A Medium Bowl, Use A Rubber Spatula To Mash Together The Cubes Of Garlic And Basil.
  • Add Ricotta, 1 Cup Mozzarella, Parmesan, Egg, Salt, Pepper, And Spinach.
  • Mix Together Well.
  • Spread ¾ Cup Marinara Sauce In Prepared Pan, Then Spread Half Of The Zucchini Strips To Cover Bottom Of The Pan.
  • Spread Cheese Mixture On Top, Then Evenly Layer The Second Half Of The Zucchini On Top Of The Cheese.
  • Spread On Remaining ¾ Cup Marinara Sauce, Then Sprinkle Remaining 1 Cup Mozzarella Over The Top.
  • Bake Until Hot And Bubbly On The Edges, About 18 Minutes.
  • Serve Immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 332 kcal
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Course Vegetables
Cuisine Italian
Diets Vegetarian