Vegan Zucchini Roll-Ups (Cheesy Plant-Based Stuffed Zucchini)
Vegan Zucchini Roll-Ups
These Vegan Zucchini Roll-Ups are thin zucchini slices wrapped around a lentil filling, baked in tomato sauce, and finished with dairy-free cheese that pulls when you lift one. No eggs. No dairy. The zucchini stays tender. The filling stays savory.
I love salting the slices so they bend without tearing. Don’t overfill the roll or the cheese slides off. A few minutes under the broiler is what browns the top.
Why You’ll Love These Roll-Ups
- Completely vegan
- Tender zucchini wraps
- Lentil filling
- Dairy-free cheese pull
- Tomato sauce base
- Low-carb dinner
The Secret to a Roll That Stays Closed
Slice the zucchini thin and salt it so it softens. Pat dry, then roll. A thick filling pushes the seam open, so use a small spoon. Sauce under the rolls keeps them from sticking. Cheese goes on for the last 10 minutes so it melts and browns instead of drying out.
Vegan Recipes
Vegan Zucchini Roll-Ups (Cheesy Plant-Based Stuffed Zucchini)
- Prep20 min
- Cook30 min
- Total50 min
- Servings4 servings
- Calories190 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Salt the zucchini slices and let them sit 10 minutes. Pat dry.
- Cook onion and garlic 4 minutes. Stir in lentils, ½ cup tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in a baking dish. Spoon filling onto each slice and roll. Place seam-side down.
- Top with vegan mozzarella. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Rest 5 minutes. Finish with parsley.
Notes & Tips
- If a slice cracks, overlap two shorter pieces.
- A pinch of chili flakes in the filling is excellent.
- These are best the night you bake them, while the cheese still pulls.
- Don’t skip the pat-dry or the rolls water down the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · makes 4 servings
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Total fat | 6 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Fibre | 6 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a vegetable peeler?
A mandoline or a sharp knife is better. Ribbons that are too thin tear.
What if I don’t have lentils?
Finely chopped mushrooms work. Cook them until the liquid is gone.
How do I store them?
Fridge 3 days. Reheat covered so the zucchini doesn’t dry out. Vegan Zucchini Roll-Ups These Vegan Zucchini Roll-Ups are saucy, stuffed, and stretchy on the lift. A low-carb plate that still feels like comfort food. If you make them, I’d love to hear how they turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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