High Protein Grilled Zucchini
Elevate your summer grilling game with this irresistible High Protein Grilled Zucchini recipe—a perfect blend of flavor, nutrition, and simplicity. Tender zucchini slices are grilled to perfection, brushed with a zesty olive oil and herb marinade, then stuffed with a protein-packed filling of quinoa, creamy cottage cheese, and hearty chickpeas. Fresh parsley and a splash of tangy lemon juice add vibrant finishing touches, making this dish as refreshing as it is satisfying. Whether served as a nutritious appetizer, side dish, or light main, these zucchini rolls deliver a wholesome, low-carb, and high-protein option that's perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts. Ready in under 30 minutes, they're an easy and flavorful addition to your recipe arsenal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Slice the zucchini lengthwise about 1/4 inch thick.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the zucchini slices with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
Place the zucchini slices on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear.
While the zucchini is grilling, prepare the high-protein filling by combining the cooked quinoa, cottage cheese, and chickpeas in a large bowl.
Add fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley to the quinoa mixture and stir well.
Remove the grilled zucchini from the grill and let them cool slightly.
Spoon the high-protein filling onto the center of each zucchini slice.
Roll up each slice carefully, securing with a toothpick if needed.
Serve the grilled zucchini rolls warm or at room temperature as a high-protein dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.4 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2696 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.9 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 53.8 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3271 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
