Indulge in this fresh and flavorful Zucchini and Ricotta Cannelloni. Perfectly rolled zucchini stuffed with creamy ricotta and savory ingredients creates a light yet satisfying meal. Serve it as a stunning appetizer or a delightful main course that impresses every guest!
Zucchini and Ricotta Cannelloni recipe
Description
Indulge in this fresh and flavorful Zucchini and Ricotta Cannelloni. Perfectly rolled zucchini stuffed with creamy ricotta and savory ingredients creates a light yet satisfying meal. Serve it as a stunning appetizer or a delightful main course that impresses every guest!
Ingredients for Zucchini and Ricotta Cannelloni
For the Cannelloni
For the Basil Sauce
Instructions
Preparation
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Prepare the Filling
Soak Brazil nuts in water overnight. Process the nuts until a paste forms and mix with ricotta. Add chopped dried tomatoes, basil, and parsley. Season with salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper to taste.
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Assemble the Cannelloni
Wash the zucchini and slice into thin strips. Fill each zucchini strip with the ricotta mixture and roll them up to form cannelloni. Place in a baking dish.
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Serving Suggestions
Drizzle olive oil and basil sauce over the cannelloni. Top with peeled tomatoes and ricotta cream, and sprinkle with black sesame seeds. Garnish with basil leaves.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 445kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.1g41%
- Saturated Fat 11.7g59%
- Trans Fat 0.5g
- Cholesterol 69mg23%
- Sodium 197.8mg9%
- Potassium 1869.9mg54%
- Total Carbohydrate 45.2g16%
- Dietary Fiber 10.5g42%
- Sugars 17.4g
- Protein 20.0g40%
- Vitamin A 225.73 IU
- Vitamin C 139.17 mg
- Calcium 420.76 mg
- Iron 4.49 mg
- Vitamin D 0.28 IU
- Vitamin E 1.55 IU
- Vitamin K 110.94 mcg
- Thiamin 0.38 mg
- Riboflavin 0.74 mg
- Niacin 3.19 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.68 mg
- Folate 97.32 mcg
- Vitamin B12 1.19 mcg
- Phosphorus 501.21 mg
- Magnesium 176.02 mg
- Zinc 2.55 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Perfect for meal prep!
User Reviews
So fresh and tasty! A great summer dish.
My family loved it! Will definitely make again.
This dish is absolutely delicious! Perfectly filling yet light.