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Title: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: spuds on June 09, 2014, 10:01:31 PM
Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving.

Zucchini 19 ounces - 85 calories - cut into 1/4ths lengthwise
Hunts Traditional Spaghetti Sauce 3 cups - 300 calories
Mushrooms fresh white 2.25 ounces - 10 calories
Mozzarella Cheese Shredded 4 ounces - 320 calories
Parmesan 1/2 ounce - 45 calories
Italian Bread Crumbs 1/2 ounce - 54 calories

Total 850 calories

Olive oil spray to baking dish

Layer of zucchini,spread 1/2 of sauce,sprinkle on mushrooms,mozzarella cheese and Parmesan
2nd layer of zucchini, spread 1/2 of sauce,sprinkle on mushrooms,mozzarella cheese and Parmesan.Sprinkle on Italian bread crumbs.

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Put in preheated 350 F oven for 40 minutes uncovered.

Done

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Three things.
Let sit 20 minutes before serving to soak up juices,important!

Next time I will make single layer in a bigger pan and less sauce. It tastes good,but was too wet.

I ate 2 servings,450 calories.Not easy finding a low cal dinner every day so I posted this to give ideas,a little tweaking would nail this.




Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: teesquare on June 09, 2014, 10:24:56 PM
It looks very satisfying. If you put TVP into it....would it runt he calorie count up much? Looking for ways to still have at least the feel of meat  in the dish, and lose some "baggage... ;) ;D
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: spuds on June 09, 2014, 11:18:29 PM
TVP and meat run about the same,80-100 cals an ounce.Could cut the sauce in half and add 1.5-2 ounces meat instead,or add 4 ounces meat with less sauce and only add 160-200 cals total.Dang sauces seem to be real calorie packed.

TVP,there's a controversy for ya.Ive heard that story both ways from friends and sources I respect,so dont know which way to lean on that.I would sure eat it (probably have a lot more than I know) ,but if meat available would chose meat first.

I think single layer,less sauce would make the cheese adhere better to top too.Double layered sauce just fell to bottom,wasnt needed.Was good though,I'd just like it to be more lasagna like.Mrs thought it was good as is.
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: Smokin Don on June 10, 2014, 12:31:20 AM
Looks good to me!!! TFS, will make a good side for me and veggies dish for dil! Dpon
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on June 10, 2014, 01:05:57 AM
Looks good, I'll take a plate.  ;)
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: pz on June 10, 2014, 02:00:36 AM
You nailed it, spuds - that looks absolutely delicious, and at 225 calories, it will be a winner with my wife!
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: sliding_billy on June 10, 2014, 02:42:54 AM
I would be all over that.
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: HighOnSmoke on June 10, 2014, 04:03:29 AM
That looks delicious Spuds! Bookmarked!
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: Pam Gould on June 10, 2014, 06:51:40 AM
Looks really good to me..I do it with eggplant too.  Pam   .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: muebe on June 10, 2014, 07:01:00 AM
Looks good Spuds!
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: spuds on June 10, 2014, 08:23:56 AM
Looks really good to me..I do it with eggplant too.  Pam   .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Thats soooo on the list.
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: drholly on June 10, 2014, 01:47:49 PM
It looks very satisfying. If you put TVP into it....would it runt he calorie count up much? Looking for ways to still have at least the feel of meat  in the dish, and lose some "baggage... ;) ;D

Have to admit, the TVP thing is new to me. Did some looking to understand and found dozens of varieties available. I am always up for trying new ingredients, especially with health advantages. So, do any of you have some suggestions for the "best" TVP?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: smoker pete on June 10, 2014, 06:49:26 PM
Looks Great!!!

OK ... I admit I'm totally baffled ... What is TVP?
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: squirtthecat on June 10, 2014, 06:59:18 PM

Textured
Vegetable
Protein
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: squirtthecat on June 10, 2014, 07:01:39 PM

And I'm bookmarking this one as well!
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: hikerman on June 10, 2014, 07:26:05 PM
Real nice Spuds!  :P  And healthy doesn't have to look or taste boring either!  Being Italian, I'd have to throw several cloves of garlic in the mix!  lol
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: spuds on June 10, 2014, 10:48:41 PM
Real nice Spuds!  :P  And healthy doesn't have to look or taste boring either!  Being Italian, I'd have to throw several cloves of garlic in the mix!  lol
How did I miss that???
Title: Re: Zucchini Parmesan 4 Servings 225 calories a serving
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on June 11, 2014, 01:00:52 AM
Real nice Spuds!  :P  And healthy doesn't have to look or taste boring either!  Being Italian, I'd have to throw several cloves of garlic in the mix!  lol

Having grandparents with Italian ancestors, I'd have to agree with that.  ;)