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Veggie Lasagna Zucchini Boats

These low-carb Veggie Lasagna Zucchini Boats are basically hollowed out zucchinis stuffed with a veggie lasagna filling and baked in the oven with marinara sauce and melted cheese – SO GOOD!

Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 40 oz total medium zucchini
  • 2 loose cups baby spinach (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (smashed with side of knife)
  • 1 cup part skim shredded mozzarella (Polly-O)
  • 3 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes (I always use Tuttorosso)
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped basil
  • kosher salt
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  • 3/4 cup part skim ricotta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 large basil leaves (chopped plus more for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until golden, careful not to burn, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, salt and black pepper to taste. Stir and reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, then add fresh basil.
  3. Heat a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, add oil, onion, garlic and red pepper and season with 1/8 tsp salt. Cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the baby spinach and saute until wilted, about 1 minute.
  4. In a medium bowl add the ricotta, parmesan cheese and egg, mix well. Add the cooked vegetables and basil and mix.
  5. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4″ thick.
  6. Place 1/4 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 12″ baking dish, and place zucchini halves cut side up.
  7. Stuff the zucchini with ricotta mixture (scant 1/4 cup) and top each with 2 tbsp marinara, 2 tbsp mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2boats Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 22.5g (8%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 14.5g (22%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 625mg (26%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Serving 2boats
Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 22.5g 8%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 14.5g 22%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 625mg 26%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugar 7g 14%

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