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.
Ingrediënten
- 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
Instructies
- 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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