🥒🧀 Baked Zucchini Rolls with Ricotta & Spinach 🍅🌿

Before baking 


And after

And closer



Light, low-carb, and loaded with flavor — perfect as an appetizer, lunch, or party bite!
Ready in just 30 mins ✅

🕒 Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20–25 min
🍽️ Serves: 4
🔥 Calories: ~200 kcal/serving
🥦 Macros (approx.): 15g fat | 10g protein | 15g carbs | 5g fiber

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini (thinly sliced lengthwise) 🥒
  • 1 cup (240g) ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
  • ¼ cup (30g) chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Olive oil (for drizzling)
  • A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
  • Fresh basil leaves 🌿

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, spinach, garlic, and season with salt & pepper.
3️⃣ Spread mixture onto each zucchini slice.
4️⃣ Roll up the slices and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
5️⃣ Drizzle lightly with olive oil, top with cherry tomato halves.
6️⃣ Bake 20–25 min until zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbling.
7️⃣ Garnish with fresh basil. Serve warm or room temp!

💡 Tip: Use a mandoline for perfectly thin slices. Add chili flakes for extra heat!

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