Zucchini Pizza Rolls

Bariatric Friendly Appetizer

Bariatric patients – here’s an interesting way to get a lot of veggies and even some protein!

The most important key of this recipe is to get out AS MUCH MOISTURE as you can from the zucchini. Too wet of a “dough” will make it watery and hard to work with!

Increase the protein and make this a “whole meal” by adding pieces of shredded chicken or even ground turkey seasoning with Italian seasonings!

Even though these come out looking a sushi roll, it’s still important to take out your fork and knife and focus on those little bites!! Hey, you’re a bariatric patient…it’s how you roll! Zucchini Pizza Roll! 😉

Here are a couple other fun zucchini recipes:

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boat (members recipe)

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini Pizza Rolls - Bariatric Friendly Appetizer

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 8 pieces

Calories: 65kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

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Ingredients

• 3 small zucchini
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup reduced fat grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1/2 cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 oz tomato sauce, for dipping

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Shred zucchini using a cheese grater. Sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt and let sit 10 minutes. Use a cheese cloth or thick paper towels to squeeze out moisture as much as possible.
• Combine zucchini, egg whites, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and seasonings in a medium bowl. Continue folding the mixture together until seems almost dough like.
• Transfer zucchini mixture to a baking stone or baking sheet lined in parchment paper. Spread out to a large rectangle shape and bake in heated oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool 5-6 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully release crust from the pan. Sprinkle mozzarella over the crust.
• Carefully roll the crust into a log. Sprinkle top of log with 1 tsp grated parmesan cheese. Return to oven for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Let cool 3-4 minutes. Cut into 8 pieces and serve with tomato sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1mg