Description

Are you out of ideas for Meatless Mondays? Try these meatless zucchini balls. They're made with freshly grated zucchini, breadcrumbs, egg, cheese, garlic and basil, then baked in the oven. Finally, they're finished in a wonderful marinara sauce and served

Ingredients

• non-stick cooking spray
• 1 t. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/4 lb. unpeeled zucchini, grated
• 1/2 t. kosher salt
• 1/8 t. black pepper
• 3 T. chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish
• 1 c. Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 oz. (1/4 c.) Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
• 2 c. marinara sauce
• part skim Ricotta cheese, for serving, optional

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Place olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. When hot, add garlic; saute until golden, about 30 seconds. Add zucchini; season with salt and pepper; cook on High heat until all water evaporates from the skillet, 5 - 7 minutes.
3. Transfer to a colander to drain excess water; place in a large bowl with breadcrumbs, beaten egg, Pecorino Romano cheese and chopped basil.