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Vegetarian Cannelloni

with Spinach and Ricotta
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Vegetarian Cannelloni

Vegetarian Cannelloni - Cannelloni - A delicious cheese filling under a blanket of tomato sauce

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Health Score:
73 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 5 min.
Ready in
Calories:
367
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This dish not only tastes great, but it also contains high amounts of potassium, zinc, iron and calcium, ensuring strong bones, strong nerves, and a strong immune system. Additionally, the vitamin C in the tomato sauce contributes to better absorption of the iron from the spinach and helps boost the immune system.

If you replace the normal cannelloni with whole wheat cannelloni, the pasta not only tastes more hearty, it also satiates longer due to the valuable fiber and ensures good digestion.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie367 cal.(17 %)
Protein20 g(20 %)
Fat15 g(13 %)
Carbohydrates34 g(23 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Vitamin A1.2 mg(150 %)
Vitamin D1.1 μg(6 %)
Vitamin E3.5 mg(29 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin5.9 mg(49 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate95 μg(32 %)
Pantothenic acid1.4 mg(23 %)
Biotin18.9 μg(42 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.9 μg(30 %)
Vitamin C39 mg(41 %)
Potassium733 mg(18 %)
Calcium392 mg(39 %)
Magnesium93 mg(31 %)
Iron5.7 mg(38 %)
Iodine28 μg(14 %)
Zinc2.6 mg(33 %)
Saturated fatty acids7.7 g
Uric acid113 mg
Cholesterol187 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
14 ozs Spinach
salt
2 slices Whole Wheat Toast
5 ozs Ricotta cheese
Nutmeg
2 eggs
peppers
10 cannellini beans
butter (for the baking dish)
1 pint Tomato sauce
1 oz Parmesan
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Ricotta cheeseSpinachParmesansaltNutmegegg
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Casserole dish (8" x 6"), 1 Bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Sieve, 1 Salad spinner, 1 Piping bag, 1 Tablespoon

Preparation steps

1.
Vegetarian Cannelloni preparation step 1

Rinse spinach and spin dry. Cook briefly in a pot of boiling salted water just until wilted, then rinse with cold water, drain and squeeze firmly to remove excess liquid.

2.
Vegetarian Cannelloni preparation step 2

Finely chop the spinach with a large knife.

3.
Vegetarian Cannelloni preparation step 3

Toast the bread and finely chop.

4.
Vegetarian Cannelloni preparation step 4

Drain the ricotta. Grate the nutmeg. Mix together spinach, breadcrumbs, ricotta and eggs in a bowl. Generously season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

5.
Vegetarian Cannelloni preparation step 5

Place the spinach mixture in a piping bag and cut off the tip.

6.
Vegetarian Cannelloni preparation step 6

Pipe the filling into the pasta tubes. Place in a buttered baking dish (approximately 9 x 6 inches) and spread tomato sauce to top.

Bake on middle rack of preheated oven at 350°F until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes; after 20 minutes, finely grate the Parmesan and sprinkle over the cannelloni.

Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Comments

 
It makes me think it's possible to be a vegetarian again!