Cheesy Zucchini Marinara Bake

Roasted Mushrooms
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Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini, unpeeled and shredded
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 fresh plant-based burger patties, crumbled
  • 1½ tsp minced garlic
  • ¾ cup marinara sauce
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place shredded zucchini in a strainer; sprinkle with salt, and drain 10 minutes. Squeeze zucchini dry using paper towels.
  2. Combine zucchini, egg, ⅓ cup mozzarella, and Parmesan. Press into a lightly greased 8-inch baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
  3. Cook crumbled patties and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly. Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; cook 1 minute. Spoon over partially-baked zucchini. Top with ⅔ cup mozzarella.
  4. Bake 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (8-oz) pkg baby portobello mushrooms
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tsp chopped fresh rosemary (or use thyme) 
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together mushrooms, oil, and rosemary on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 8 to 12 minutes or until tender.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
381
94
475
Fat (g) 23 7 30
Sat. Fat (g) 10 1 11
Protein (g) 31 4 35
Carb (g) 16 7 23
Fiber (g) 4 1 5
Sodium (mg) 915 89 1004

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