Zucchini-Corn Cannelloni

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Ingredients

  • 1 12 teaspoons olive oil
  • 12 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (1 tsp)
  • 12 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 12 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 medium zucchini, finely diced (1 1/2 cups)
  • 12 cup fresh corn kernels (can use frozen)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
  • 12 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese

Instructions

  1. To make Sauce: Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, and saute 7 minutes or until soft.
  3. Add garlic, sage, and oregano; stir until combined.
  4. Add tomatoes and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  5. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes.
  6. Puree with immersion blender.
  7. To make Cannelloni: Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add onion; saute 10 minutes.
  9. Add zucchini and corn; increase heat to medium high.
  10. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
  11. Stir in garlic and sage; remove from heat.
  12. Stir in ricotta, 2 Tb Parmesan, and nutmeg.
  13. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  14. Add noodles, and cook 3 minutes or until noodles bend without breaking.
  15. Drain, and cool in large bowl of cold water.
  16. Drain again, pat dry, and stack on cutting board.
  17. Halve noodles width-wise.
  18. Preheat oven to 350F Spoon 1/2 cup Sauce into 9-inch square baking dish.
  19. Spoon 3 Tb zucchini mixture down center of 1 halved noodle.
  20. Roll into a tube, and place seam side down in dish.
  21. Repeat with remaining noodles and filling.
  22. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tb Parmesan and mozzarella, if using.
  23. Bake 25 minutes, or until cheese melts and Sauce is bubbly.
  24. Store/Serve: Cool, and cover tightly with foil.
  25. Refrigerate 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
  26. Thaw, and reheat, covered, in 350F oven 20-25 minutes, or until hot in center.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1043 kcal 52% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.7g 53% DV
Total Fat 57.4g 74% DV
Carbs 112.2g 41% DV
Fiber 18.4g 66% DV
Sugar 21.8g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 799.8mg 35% DV
Potassium 927.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 33.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 144.5mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 14mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 910.8mg 70% DV
Iron 13.6mg 76% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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