Zucchini Rollups
Makes 4 Servings
Macros: 412 cal, fat 19g, carbs 28g, protein 38g, fibre 8g
Ingredients:
For the cauliflower ricotta (sub 1 container of Kite Hill ricotta if tolerated)
1 1/2 cups cauliflower, steamed
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp + 2 tsp nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup spinach, chopped
1 egg
For the roll-ups
2 large zucchinis
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic
1 lb ground turkey
Salt and pepper to taste
24 oz jar of pasta sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, can use dairy-free
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped basil
Directions: For the cauliflower ricotta
Using a nut milk bag or paper towel, lightly strain the cauliflower to draw out some (but not all) of the excess water.
Add the cauliflower to a food processor and blend with 2 tbsp of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Using a small saute pan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil on low heat.
Saute the garlic for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Add the spinach and allow to wilt over 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Stir the spinach and garlic into the cauliflower mixture with one egg and set aside.
For the roll-ups
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Wash the zucchini and slice off the ends. Use a mandolin slicer or peeler to slice into thin slices, about 1/8th of an inch. The zucchini should be thin enough to easily bend, but not enough to break. Lightly salt and allow to sit for 5 minutes and dab with a paper towel to remove some excess water. Set aside.
Using a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is slightly translucent. Add the ground turkey and season with salt and pepper. Crumble until the turkey is fully cooked.
Pour in the jar of pasta sauce (or nomato sauce) and stir to combine with the ground turkey mixture. Allow simmering for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Using a large surface, begin making the roll-ups by slightly overlapping two pieces of zucchini. Spoon a large spoonful of the ricotta and spinach mixture over the zucchini and spread evenly. Roll into a tight roll and repeat for all of the zucchini. Once finished, add the zucchini roll-ups to the pan of meat sauce, lightly covering some of the roll-ups with meat sauce and mozzarella.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the zucchini is tender. Remove from the oven and top with herbs.
