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Home > American Recipes > Baked Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups

Baked Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups

January 15, 2018 by Denise Browning 11 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS

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Low carb, naturally gluten-free, and meatless Baked Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups that make dinner a delicious yet easy task.

Overhead view of a baking dish containing baked Caprese zucchini roll ups with silverware on the side

Are you a fan of Caprese salad? How about zucchini?

I love both, and since I have been on a low carb diet, I have been looking for better alternatives for rice, pastas, and other carbs.

This “one-baking dish” Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups replaces lasagna pasta with zucchini, making dinner easy to prepare. with less dishes to clean, yet still healthy, nutritious, and delicious. 😉

How To Make Baked Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups

Grab a medium baking dish. Spread a bit of tomato sauce, arrange zucchini roll ups filled with a cheese mixture, tomato sauce, and basil, and then top with more cheese.

Cover with foil and bake at 400º F for about 20 minutes or so.

Image of baked caprese zucchini roll ups in a baking dish right before being baked.

Meanwhile, browse the internet or read your favorite book/magazine. That’s it! Dinner will be ready in the blink of an eye.

I know… This casserole has everything, including the taste of life made easier for busy moms/full-time workers like us.

Our Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups don’t require any special skill from the cook. It’s also a complete meal all by itself… and leaves your kitchen free from a load of dishes and kitchen utensils.

Horizontal image of baked caprese zucchini roll ups after being baked with silverware and vegetables over the table.

It may not have “one-pot” or “one-skillet” in its name, but it is definitely part of that same family. It also makes the list of recipes that are naturally gluten-free, as I mentioned  earlier.

If you would like to add a GF starch, white rice would be a good option to serve along with it. If you are taking this dish to a potluck, garnish its top beautifully with grape tomatoes, basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

As you can see, simplicity here is a real plus!

I will leave you now with the formula for one hero of a dish that you can enjoy without stretching your waistline, and which is easy enough to prepare that you can get some much-deserved rest.

Well, take care and stay healthy!

Other Low Carb Dinners To Try:

  • Cauliflower Curry Soup
  • Easy Keto Zucchini Bake. 
  • Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
  • Coconut Chicken Curry
  • One Pot Chicken in Lime Coconut Sauce
  • Shrimp in Coconut Sauce
  • Shrimp Gratin
  • Ranch Chicken Thighs
  • Caprese stuffed pork loin roast
  • Roast chicken adobo
  • Mediterranean chicken foil packets
  • Moqueca

 

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Baked Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups

Low carb, naturally gluten-free, and meatless Baked Caprese Zucchini Roll Ups that make dinner a delicious yet easy task.
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keywords:zucchini roll ups
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories415 kcal
Author Denise Browning

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup store-bought marinara sauce (plus more to spread on zucchini)
  • 4 zucchini, ends cut-off and sliced 1/8" thick lengthwise
  • 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarela cheese, divided
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more if desired)
  • 1 large egg
  • fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced/chopped
  • assorted grape tomatoes (optional)
  • A drizzle balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Spread marinara sauce onto a bottom of a medium baking dish and set aside.
  • Cut-off and discard zucchini ends and then slice each zucchini 1/8" thick lengthwise.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1 1/4 cups mozzarella, 3/4 cup Parmesan, and salt.
  • Taste and adjust salt if desired. Stir in the egg well. If you would like to, add a pinch of pepper.
  • On each slice of zucchini, spoon a thin layer of sauce, top with a thicker layer of the cheese mixture, and sprinkle a little bit of chopped basil.
  • Roll up and place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 cups mozzarella and then 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Cover with foil and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
  • If desired, garnish top with halved grape tomatoes, basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This casserole can be served by itself or with a side of white rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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  1. Adina

    January 16, 2018 at 9:04 am

    It looks beautiful, Denise and sounds delicious! I would love to try it.

    Reply
  2. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

    January 16, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Love how quick and easy this meatless recipe comes together! So much flavor too!

    Reply
  3. John/Kitchen Riffs

    January 17, 2018 at 10:15 am

    Mmm, loved a baked dish like this that’s loaded with flavor! This looks terrific — and perfect for the cold weather we’re having. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Raymund

    January 17, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    I love the flavours in here!

    Reply
  5. Hadia

    January 18, 2018 at 6:12 am

    This is definitely on my to do list! It seems so easy and delicious, Denise! Xoxo

    Reply
  6. Sugar et al.

    January 19, 2018 at 12:17 am

    It looks so amazing Denise. I would take this over pasta any day.

    Reply
  7. Thomas Bumpus

    January 31, 2018 at 10:34 pm

    Your photo is beautiful! This recipe sounds delicious, pumpkin roll is very healthy food!

    Reply
  8. Enriqueta Lemoine

    May 14, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    I’m amazed at your creativity. Your photos are so vivid! You got a fan Dennise!

    Reply
  9. Enriqueta Lemoine

    May 14, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    Your photos are so vivid! I love this recipe. This one it’s on my bucket list.

    Reply
  10. Ale

    May 16, 2018 at 10:11 am

    Those zucchini rolls look to die for! I can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  11. Silvia Martinez

    May 30, 2018 at 8:58 am

    5 stars
    What a wonderful idea. Caprese salad has always been one of my favorites, it looks so pretty.

    Reply

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