Basil Tofu Zucchini Roll Ups (Vegan, GF)
Easy and delicious grilled zucchini roll ups with cheesy basil tofu filling.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 15 pieces
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (500g)
- olive oil for cooking
For the filling:
- 150g firm tofu
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp plant milk
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste
- handful of basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Slice zucchini lengthwise into about 1/4 inch ribbons. Save outer parts for a veggie stock or a stir fry. Brush each side of zucchini with olive oil and grill until soft (approximately 2-3 minutes on each side). Set aside to cool down to room temperature.
- Meanwhile make the filling. Blend all ingredients except for basil leaves in a food processor until super smooth. Stir in chopped basil and taste for seasoning. Adjust if needed.
- Take 1-2 heaped teaspoons of filling and spread it onto the grilled zucchini ribbon. Roll it up and repeat with the rest.
- Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve. If you wish, you can chill zucchini roll ups in a fridge for couple of hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces
- Calories: 177
- Sugar: 3.7g
- Sodium: 223mg
- Fat: 14.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2g
- Carbohydrates: 8.4g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Protein: 7.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: zucchini, basil, tofu, vegan cheese, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Italian