If you’re looking to incorporate more vegetables into your meals in a delicious and creative way, Zucchini Rollatini is a fantastic option. This dish combines thinly sliced zucchini with a rich and flavorful filling, all wrapped up and baked to perfection. It’s a healthier alternative to traditional rollatini recipes, without sacrificing taste. Below, you’ll find a detailed guide on how to prepare this tasty and nutritious dish.
Ingredients:
- 4-5 Zucchinis, thinly sliced
- Olive Oil, for drizzling
- 1 cup (240g) Fresh Ricotta (Dairy-Free)
- 1 lb (500g) Fresh Spinach, finely chopped
- Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped as per taste
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- A pinch of Salt, or to taste
- 1 cup (240ml) Marinara Sauce
- Dairy-Free Mozzarella Cheese, as much as desired
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat up while you prepare the ingredients.
2. Spinach Preparation:
- Thoroughly wash the spinach, ensuring it is clean from any impurities.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped spinach. Cook until the leaves have wilted and any excess water has evaporated, which should take around 3-5 minutes.
- Once cooked, set it aside to cool. Once cooled, make sure to squeeze out any remaining water.
3. Zucchini Slicing:
- Ensure the zucchinis are cleaned and patted dry. Trim the ends off each zucchini.
- Slice the zucchinis into 4 even pieces. Adjust the end pieces to make sure they lay flat.
4. Baking the Zucchini:
- Place the zucchini slices on a baking sheet, drizzle them lightly with olive oil, and add a sprinkle of salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they have softened. Allow them to cool slightly on a plate covered with paper towels.
5. Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, cooked spinach, chopped basil, Italian seasoning, and a touch of salt.
6. Assemble and Bake:
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Lay out each zucchini slice, spreading the ricotta mixture evenly across each one.
- Roll up the slices and place them in the baking dish.
- Drizzle more marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with dairy-free mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for another 20 minutes, or until the dish is hot throughout and the cheese has melted.
7. Serve and Savor:
- Let the rollatini cool for a few moments before serving.
- Enjoy the rich flavors and delightful textures of your homemade Zucchini Rollatini!
Conclusion:
With a perfect blend of fresh ingredients and aromatic herbs, this Zucchini Rollatini is a delightful dish that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds. The creamy ricotta paired with the savory marinara sauce creates a symphony of flavors that’s hard to resist.
Vegan Zucchini Rollatini
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Skillet
- Knife
Ingredients
- 4-5 zucchinis sliced
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 1 cup 240g fresh vegan ricotta
- 1 lb 500g fresh spinach, chopped and cooked
- basil leaves chopped (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt to taste
- 1 cup 240ml marinara sauce
- vegan mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare and Cook Spinach:
- Wash the spinach thoroughly.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted and any water has evaporated, about 3-5 minutes.
- Set aside to cool. Once cool, squeeze out any excess water.
Prepare the Zucchini:
- Clean the zucchinis, pat them dry, and trim off the ends.
- Slice each zucchini into 4 slices, making adjustments to the end pieces so they lay flat.
Bake the Zucchini:
- Lay the slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and add a dash of salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they have softened.
- Allow them to cool slightly on a plate covered with paper towels.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan ricotta, cooked spinach, chopped basil, Italian seasoning, and a dash of salt.
Assemble the Dish:
- Coat the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish with marinara sauce.
- Lay out each zucchini slice and spread a generous amount of the vegan ricotta mixture evenly across the entire surface of each slice
- Roll up the slices and position them in the baking dish.
Bake:
- Drizzle additional marinara sauce over the top and evenly sprinkle with vegan mozzarella cheese.
- Place the dish back in the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the dish is heated through and the cheese has melted.
Enjoy:
- Allow the rollatini to cool for a few moments before serving.
This was goooood. I used hummus in place of vegan ricotta and it came out great👍
Easy and presents pretty, so it would be good for company