Spinach Rolls
These Healthy Vegetarian Spinach Rolls are easy to make and perfect for meal prep. They're savory, filling, and have just a touch of spice for a delicious meal you can eat on the go.
Ingredients
Spinach Layer
- 16 ounces frozen spinach
- 2 eggs
- 1 ounce low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Filling
- 1 ¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced, approximately 1 small onion
- 1 cup carrot, shredded, approximately 2 small carrots
- ¾ cup curly or flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 4 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F (200° C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking oil.
- Thaw the spinach and squeeze out as much liquid as you can using a strainer. To speed up the thawing process, you can microwave the spinach for a few minutes.16 ounces frozen spinach
- In a medium bowl, combine the thawed spinach, two eggs, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, and salt and pepper.2 eggs, 1 ounce low-fat mozzarella cheese, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Transfer the spinach mixture to the prepared baking sheet and press it flat, using your hands to shape it to 10x12 inches in size and roughly ½ -inch thick.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then set aside to cool on a rack. Don’t turn off the oven.
- While the spinach layer is baking, coat a medium skillet with a little cooking spray. Add onions and saute on medium heat for about a minute or until slightly softened. Add carrots and parsley and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.1 ¼ cup yellow onion, 1 cup carrot, ¾ cup curly or flat-leaf parsley, cooking spray
- Add cottage cheese, curry powder, chili flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and remove from heat.4 ounces low-fat cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon curry powder, ¼ teaspoon chili flakes, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Add egg to the onion-carrot mixture and mix thoroughly.1 egg
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled spinach. Don’t spread it all the way to the corners, or it will spill out when you roll it up.
- Carefully pick up the long side of the spinach layer rolling it inward tightly to create a log. Center on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
- When cooking time is up, take out the spinach roll and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting it into 1-inch thick slices and serving.
Notes
This recipe is for 2 servings.
Serving suggestions: Serve as is or with a side salad for a complete meal.
Storage: These spinach rolls are great for meal prep. Simply store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Rolls
Amount per Serving
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Fat
10.4
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
4.6
g
23
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Cholesterol
326.7
mg
109
%
Sodium
695
mg
29
%
Potassium
2489.3
mg
71
%
Carbohydrates
19.6
g
7
%
Fiber
5.1
g
20
%
Sugar
6.7
g
7
%
Protein
27.3
g
55
%
Vitamin A
8770
IU
175
%
Vitamin C
46.1
mg
56
%
Calcium
419
mg
42
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
Net carbs
14.5
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.