Crazy Good High-Protein Zucchini Rolls Recipe for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner High Protein Budget Beef Lunch Dinner Brunch Vegetables

"This is truly so very good! It's super unique and seriously easier than it looks – so try it out this week!" says Rachel Maser, mom of four and founder/creator of the clean eating blog, Clean Food Crush®. 

"Zucchini is available year round in the U.S., but it’s at its peak season right now and very affordable," says Rachel. "Grab some at the farmer’s market or from a neighbor’s back yard. Be sure to adjust seasonings to your personal preferences. Love garlic? Add more. Have a favorite herb or spice? Throw it in there!"

To make this zucchini recipe you will need fresh zucchini, eggs, olive oil or avocado oil, fresh garlic, ground beef (or ground turkey), tomato paste, ketchup, Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese and fresh parsley. 

Serve this crazy good zucchini roll for breakfast, lunch or dinner with your favorite side dishes. And be sure to check out the health benefits of zucchini and the health benefits of eggs.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 medium-large zucchini, thinly sliced
• 8 eggs
• 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 onion, diced very small
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef 
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Here's how to make it: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the zucchini slices on the prepared baking sheet and season lightly with sea salt and pepper. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Once done, blot excess moisture from the zucchini with a paper towel.
2. In a large bowl, add the eggs with a pinch of sea salt and pepper. Beat until well combined. Pour the beaten eggs over the zucchini into an even layer. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until eggs are fully cooked through the center. Set aside to cool down until ready to handle.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, mincing it with a wooden spoon. Add in the tomato paste, ketchup and mustard and stir well to combine. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and chopped parsley. You could use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of ground beef. 
4. Gently spread the meat mixture over the zucchini omelet.
5. Roll it up from one end with the help of the parchment paper. Return the zucchini roll into the oven and bake for 10 minutes more to heat through. Once it’s done, let the roll rest for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Clean Food Crush®.

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