Main meals
Italian
Courgette Cannelloni

2

20 mins

All the cosy comfort of cannelloni, with a veggie-packed twist! These courgette rolls are stuffed with creamy, cheesy spinach and lentils, then baked in a rich tomato sauce.

Ingredients
  • 2 medium courgettes
  • 150 g ricotta (or vegan soft cheese or blended firm tofu) 
  • 150 g low-fat cottage cheese (or vegan high protein soft cheese or blended silken tofu) 
  • 300 g spinach
  • 100 g cooked green or brown lentils, drained
  • 150 g tomato passata, preferably no-added-salt
  • 15 g Parmesan (or vegan hard cheese or nutritional yeast)
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Fresh basil
Needed kitchenware
Instructions

1.

Heat the oven to 200°C fan / 220°C conventional.

2.

Slice the courgettes lengthways into thin strips.

3.

Wilt the spinach in a pan for 2–3 minutes. Squeeze out the extra water.

4.

Mix the spinach, ricotta, cottage cheese, lentils, oregano and pepper in a bowl.

5.

Spread the passata over the bottom of a baking dish.

6.

Put some filling on each courgette strip and roll it up.

7.

Place the rolls seam-side down in the dish.

8.

Spoon over any remaining passata and sprinkle with Parmesan.

9.

Bake for 25–30 minutes, until bubbling and golden.

10.

Top with fresh basil and serve.

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Storage information

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until piping hot. To freeze, cool completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Tip

You can also add the protein inside the cannelloni, for example, shredded chicken and pancetta. Serve with vegetables or salad to ensure a balanced meal.

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Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
Gluten-free friendly
Vegan/Vegan friendly
Vegetarian
Moderate
Freezer-friendly
Family-friendly
Batch-cook friendly
Budget-friendly

Abbi

Head Chef

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