Cheesy Baked Zucchini with Marinara

• servings: 5 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

5 small zucchini, halved lengthwise

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/2 cup marinara sauce

fresh herbs, basil, parsley, oregano (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and line them up on a quarter sheet baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center goes in easily and the zucchini are completely tender.

While zucchini is baking, combine mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Top each zucchini with about 2 tablespoons marinara sauce, and sprinkle each with an equal amount of the cheese mixture.

Broil on high until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving (2 halves)
• Calories: 91
• Total Fat: 6.7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 4 mg
• Sodium: 699.2 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
• Total Sugars: 1.5 g
• Protein: 5.1 g