Description
Zucchini Rollatini is a light yet comforting vegan dish featuring tender zucchini slices rolled with a creamy spinach ricotta filling and baked in rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
4 to 5 medium zucchinis, trimmed
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 cup vegan ricotta
1 pound fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
1 cup marinara sauce
Vegan mozzarella, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Cook the chopped spinach in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until wilted and moisture evaporates. Let cool and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Slice zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips. Arrange on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt.
- Bake zucchini slices for 15 to 20 minutes until just softened. Transfer to paper towels and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix vegan ricotta, cooked spinach, basil, Italian seasoning, and salt until combined.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread ricotta mixture over each zucchini slice, roll gently, and place seam-side down in the dish.
- Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the rolls and top with vegan mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted. Let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
Mix in parsley or oregano for extra flavor.
For a heartier version, add cooked lentils or chopped mushrooms to the filling.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F or microwave individual portions.
Add extra marinara before reheating to keep moisture.
Frozen spinach can be used if thawed and well-drained.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
