Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Zucchini Canelones filled with ground meat and topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis
- 7 ounces ground meat (chicken, beef, or a mix)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 7 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or parmesan)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dried herbs (oregano, basil) optional
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips using a mandoline or knife. Lightly sauté the strips in a skillet with a little olive oil for 1 minute on each side to soften them.
- Make the filling: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add the ground meat, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of tomato sauce and let it reduce for a few minutes.
- Fill the canelones: Place a small amount of the meat filling at one end of each zucchini strip and roll it up tightly.
- Assemble the dish: Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the zucchini rolls seam-side down in the dish and cover with more tomato sauce. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground meat with cooked lentils or mushrooms.
- Add some chopped spinach or bell peppers to the meat filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg