Here’s a High-Protein Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups recipe — low-carb, cheesy, and packed with lean protein 💪🍅🧀
Perfect if you want lasagna vibes without the heavy pasta.
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💪 Why It’s High Protein
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Lean ground turkey or chicken
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Cottage cheese + part-skim ricotta
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Extra mozzarella
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Zucchini replaces pasta (lower carbs, more volume)
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–5)
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3–4 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise (thin strips)
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1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey or ground chicken
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2 cups low-sugar marinara sauce
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1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
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1 cup part-skim ricotta
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1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
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¼ cup grated parmesan
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1 egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Fresh basil (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Zucchini
Slice zucchini lengthwise (about ⅛–¼ inch thick).
Lightly salt and let sit 10–15 minutes to release moisture.
Pat dry and grill or bake 8–10 minutes to soften.
2️⃣ Cook Meat
Brown ground turkey with garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drain excess liquid if needed. Stir in ½ cup marinara and set aside.
3️⃣ Cheese Filling
Mix blended cottage cheese, ricotta, egg, parmesan, and ½ cup mozzarella.
4️⃣ Assemble Roll-Ups
Spread thin layer of marinara in baking dish.
On each zucchini strip, spread cheese mixture and add a spoonful of meat. Roll tightly and place seam-side down.
5️⃣ Top & Bake
Spoon remaining marinara over rolls. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
6️⃣ Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
📊 Approximate Macros (Per Serving – 4 servings)
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Calories: ~350
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Protein: 40–45g
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Carbs: 12–15g
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Fat: 14–16g
🔥 Boost It to 50g+ Protein
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Add extra ½ lb lean turkey
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Increase cottage cheese to 1½ cups
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Use high-protein mozzarella
💡 Make It Even Better
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Add chopped spinach to cheese mixture
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Use spicy Italian turkey for more flavor
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Broil 2–3 minutes at end for golden top
