
By Kaylyn Elcock
Zucchini Mushroom Caprese Bowl
9 steps
Cook:35min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:49:18 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
25
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories259 kcal (13%)
Total Fat13.3 g (19%)
Carbs22.2 g (9%)
Sugars11.4 g (13%)
Protein14.4 g (29%)
Sodium958.8 mg (48%)
Fiber5 g (18%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1zucchini
medium

¾ teaspoonkosher salt
divided

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1 cupyellow onion
chopped

1 tablespoongarlic
finely chopped

16 ouncesliced crimini mushrooms

1 tablespoonunsalted tomato paste

1 x 28 ozcan unsalted diced fire roasted tomatoes
undrained

1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

5 ozfresh baby spinach

½ cuppart skim ricotta cheese

¾ cupshredded part skim mozzarella cheese
pre

¼ cupfresh basil
loosely packed
Instructions
Step 1
1. Using a vegetable peeler, shaved zucchini into long even strips and toss with one quarter teaspoon salt in a colander. Let stand until ready to be used
Step 2
2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until tender about 3 minutes
Step 3
3. Add mushrooms, cook until brown, about 5 minutes
Step 4
4. Add tomato paste, cook for a minute
Step 5
5. Stirring tomatoes, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer stirring occasionally until slightly reduced, about 6 minutes
Step 6
6. Stir in spinach, cover and cook until spinach wilts, about 3 minutes
Step 7
7. Remove from heat and gently stir in zucchini strips
Step 8
8. Stir together with her ricotta and mozzarella in a microwavable bowl. Microwave at high for 30 seconds
Step 9
9. Dot zucchini mixture with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with basil
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