Zucchini Cannelloni Stuffed with Natural Tuna

🥒 Fit Cannelloni: Traditional Flavor, Zero Flour

Enjoying delicious gratin cannelloni is no longer at odds with watching your figure. In this ingenious recipe, we substitute traditional pasta sheets with thin slices of zucchini, lightly blanched or grilled. The filling based on natural tuna and tomato provides all the seafood flavor without an excess of calories.

🐟 Why it is exceptionally healthy

• Caloric Deficit: By eliminating pasta and béchamel sauce (which we will substitute with a touch of light cheese or yogurt), we get a voluminous but very low-calorie dish.
• Omega-3 and Lean Protein: Natural canned tuna is pure protein, essential for tissue maintenance.
• Hydration and Fiber: Zucchini is 90% water, providing lightness and facilitating optimal nighttime digestion.

📝 Step-by-Step Preparation

1. The Fake Pasta: Wash 2 large, straight zucchinis. Cut off the ends and, using a mandoline, cut longitudinal slices about 1/8 inch (2-3 mm) thick. Pass them for 30 seconds on a hot griddle so they soften and become malleable. Dry excess water with paper towels.
2. The Filling: Drain very well 3 cans of natural tuna in water (approx. 5.3 oz / 150g drained weight). In a bowl, mix the tuna with 1 finely chopped hard-boiled egg, 1.8 oz (50g) of well-sweated sweet onion, and 3 tablespoons of homemade natural tomato sauce.
3. The Assembly: Lay out two zucchini slices slightly overlapping lengthwise to make the base of a wider cannelloni. Put a spoonful of filling at one end and roll up carefully.
4. The Dish Base: Cover the bottom of a baking dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce (3.4 fl oz / 100ml). Place the cannelloni neatly.
5. Light Topping: Instead of greasy béchamel, mix 1 oz (30g) of light cream cheese or plain Greek yogurt with a bit of salt and pepper. Spread it over the cannelloni and sprinkle 0.7 oz (20g) of grated mozzarella cheese.
6. Gratin: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving so they don't fall apart.