Description
Indulge in these delicious Vegan Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups for a wholesome and flavorful meal. Thin zucchini strips rolled up with a creamy cashew spinach filling, baked to perfection, and topped with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Strips:
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cashew Spinach Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked and drained
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups fresh spinach, sautéed and chopped
Other:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini Strips: Preheat oven. Lay zucchini strips on paper towels with salt, then pat dry.
- Make Cashew Spinach Filling: Blend cashews, plant milk, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in sautéed spinach.
- Assemble Rolls: Spread marinara sauce in baking dish. Fill zucchini strips with mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down in dish. Top with remaining sauce.
- Bake: Cover and bake, then uncover and bake until done. Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use a mandoline to slice zucchini evenly.
- Substitute kale for spinach or add vegan mozzarella for more richness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 roll ups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
