Easy Zucchini Parmesan

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Easy Zucchini Parmesan

Layers of zucchini, rich tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese makes this easy, gluten free recipe the perfect meatless meal or side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 kg (2lbs) zucchini
  • cooking oil for frying
  • salt to taste

For the tomato sauce

  • 400 g (14oz) tomatoes strained, chopped or crushed
  • 2 cups tomato passata (strained tomatoes)
  • 2 garlic crushed, cloves
  • 1 tsp basil dried
  • 2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • sugar pinch of
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For assembly

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded/grated
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
  2. Slice the zucchini into long slices then fry in a hot pan until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and season with salt.
  3. To make the tomato sauce, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Test for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
  4. To assemble, layer the cooked zucchini with the tomato sauce and cheese. Top with mozzarella cheese then cover with foil and place in the oven.
  5. Allow to bake for 30-45 minutes until the sauce is reduced and bubbling. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes. Top with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 980mg (41%) Potassium 774mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 842IU (17%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 342mg (34%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 980mg 41%
Potassium 774mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 842IU 17%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 342mg 34%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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