Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Ravioli is actually pretty easy to make.
I like that this recipe for ravioli is as good as the regular noodle version.
Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Ravioli
Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Ravioli
This is a Mediterranean diet friendly version of a favorite recipe idea.
I like that this recipe is low in carbohydrates and can be made vegan diet friendly!
Did you se my recipe for Vegan Bolognese with Zucchini noodles?
That us another Italian inspired favorite recipe that uses zucchini noodles.
Like with that recipe, this zucchini noodle recipe can be made vegan as well.
Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.
You may already know what is not allowed on the Mediterranean diet.
The real secret of being successful on the Mediterranean diet is more about moderation than it is about avoiding foods. Having said that, there are some foods that should be avoided however, non of those foods are ingredients in this recipe.
This recipe can be even more friendly to the Mediterranean diet by making simple adjustments as you desire.
This recipe calls for mozzarella cheese and your choice of feta cheese or ricotta cheese. While these cheeses are not used in a large amount, you can opt to use less amount of the cheeses to make this dish more friendly.
You may be asking are zucchini noodles healthy.
Let me first mention that while this recipe is for Zucchini noodles, you are welcome to use the pasta of your choice and not the zucchini noodles. Zucchini noodles are used in this recipe because they look and taste great with this vegan Bolognese.
Zucchini noodles are simple to make at home.
All you need to make them in this recipe are four zucchinis and a spiralizer to spiralize them in to make the noodles. Zucchini noodles really are a delicious and easy alternative to the usual pasta.
Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Ravioli
Tips zucchini ravioli tasty.
Just like with anything else, seasoning can certainly make the dish.
I like using salt free or low salt seasonings especially in this kind of a recipe.
Here are some more great tips for you.
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- Make this a lasagna instead of a ravioli. Simply layer your ingredients instead of rolling them up into raviolis.
- Make this dish even more Mediterranean-like. Simply drizzle a bit of olive oil or garlic-infused oil on top before serving.
- You can add cooked meatless crumbles to the ravioli to make them more like a regular ravioli. Another option is to use ground poultry.
How to make this a vegan zucchini ravioli recipe.
You will need to sub in cheeses for the ricotta or feta as well as the mozzarella.
Luckily, you can find these cheeses already made for you.
I have a recipe for vegan Parmesan cheese that can be used on top of this ravioli.
You can find a vegan version of ricotta cheese here. Vegan and Plant based mozzarella cheese can be found here.
How to store Zucchini ravioli.
You can store the leftovers in an airtight container.
If stored properly in the refrigerator, they should keep for up to four days.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Red Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw.
- Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata
- How to Make Ricotta Frosting.
- Spicy Air Fried Carrots.
- How to Make Fire Roasted Tomatoes.
- Vegan Beer Cheese Queso
- Delicious Spinach and Beet Salad.
- Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Easy zucchini ravioli that can be made in under an hour.
This is a three part recipe.
The first part of this recipe is really about slicing your zucchini into strips.
How to prepare the zucchini strips for this recipe.
Remove the ends to the zucchini and then use a mandolin or vegetable peeler to cut the zucchini lengthwise to make the strips about 1/16th to â…›" thick. Removing the skin is optional however, if you keep the skin on, I suggest that clean or rinse the zucchini.
Ingredients needed to make this zucchini ravioli
- Zucchini- 2 average sized.
- Feta or ricotta cheese- 1 cup. See above for vegan alternative.
- Spinach- 2 cups, leaves lightly packed.
- Mozzarella Cheese- ½ cup plus additional as desired for topping.
- Tomato Sauce- 1 cup.
- Garlic- 3 cloves minced and divided. That is about three teaspoons.
- Olive Oil- 2 tablespoons, divided.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
- Optional ingredients include parmesan cheese and/or ground poultry or meat alternative.
How to make Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Ravioli
- Prepare your zucchini as described above. Make sure that you strips are thick enough to hold ingredients when rolled and without breaking.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil along with two of the minced garlic cloves (two teaspoons). Cook for about three minutes or until the garlic becomes fragrant. Then add the spinach and cook for another two minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove the skillet from the stove and stir in the feta cheese along with any desired seasonings. Transfer this mixture to a medium bowl and blend it with a hand blender or food processor. Allow this to set while you work.
- Prep an 8X8" baking dish for nonstick and preheat your oven to 400.
- To make the sauce, place the tomato sauce, the remaining garlic and additional seasonings as desired in a clean blender and process until blended. Then transfer the sauce to the prepped baking dish, spreading the sauce evenly in the dish .
- On a cutting board or clean working surface, you can assemble the ravioli. To do so extend three slices of zucchini, one over the other, making a kind of cross or asterisk shape with space in the center to hold the interior ingredients. If one strip is too thin, simply put one extra over it.
- Use a tablespoon to add a dollop of the cheese and spinach mixture to the center of each of the crossed zucchini strips. Fold up the strips, one at a time, until the ravioli is closed and transfer the raviolis the the baking dish with the tomato sauce.
- Top this with any optional additional cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or the cheese begins to turn golden the zucchini raviolis appear to be are softened.
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Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Ravioli, A Delicious dinner recipe for homemade ravioli made without noodles. Low carb, Vegan Options.
Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Ravioli
Ingredients
- Zucchini- 2 average sized.
- Feta or ricotta cheese- 1 cup.
- Spinach- 2 cups
- Mozzarella Cheese- ½ cup plus additional as desired for topping.
- Tomato Sauce- 1 cup.
- Garlic- 3 cloves minced and divided.
- Olive Oil- 2 tablespoons divided.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
- Optional ingredients include parmesan cheese and/or ground poultry or meat alternative.
Instructions
- Prepare your zucchini as described .
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil along with two of the minced garlic cloves (two teaspoons). Cook for about three minutes or until the garlic becomes fragrant. Then add the spinach and cook for another two minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove the skillet from the stove and stir in the feta cheese along with any desired seasonings. Transfer this mixture to a medium bowl and blend it with a hand blender or food processor. Allow this to set while you work.
- Prep an 8X8" baking dish for nonstick and preheat your oven to 400.
- To make the sauce, place the tomato sauce, the remaining garlic and additional seasonings as desired in a clean blender and process until blended. Then transfer the sauce to the prepped baking dish, spreading the sauce evenly in the dish .
- On a cutting board or clean working surface, you can assemble the ravioli. To do so extend three slices of zucchini, one over the other, making a kind of cross or asterisk shape with space in the center to hold the interior ingredients
- Use a tablespoon to add a dollop of the cheese and spinach mixture to the center of each of the crossed zucchini strips. Fold up the strips, one at a time, until the ravioli is closed and transfer the raviolis the the baking dish with the tomato sauce.
- Top this with any optional additional cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or the cheese begins to turn golden the zucchini raviolis appear to be are softened.
Recipe Notes
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