Eggplant Lasagna
This eggplant lasagna puts a healthy spin on a classic Italian favorite. Using eggplant and zucchini in place of noodles and a homemade sauce with no added sugars, this meal is low-carb and packed with protein!
Ingredients
Vegetable Noodles:
- 1 Lb Zucchini or Yellow Squash
- 1 Lb Eggplant
Meat:
- 1 Lb 99% Fat Free Ground Turkey Breast
- 8 Basil Leaves, Chopped (1/4 cup packed)
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1.5 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 2/3 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1/8 Tsp Black Pepper
Sauce:
- 1 Large Shallot, Diced Fine
- 6 Ounces Tomato Paste
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes (14.5oz)
- 1.5 Tsp Garlic Minced
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper, Diced
- 3/4 Tsp Salt
Ricotta Cheese:
- 1 Cup Low-Fat Ricotta Cheese
- 3 Tbsp Egg Whites
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Pepper
Other:
- 3/4 Cup Trader Joe's Almond Mozzarella Style Shreds (or cheese of choice)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Use a mandolin to cut zucchini and eggplant into thin strips. The thinner the better, aim for around 1/8 inch thick. Set aside sliced vegetables once complete.
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In a small bowl mix all ricotta cheese ingredients listed above and set aside.
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In a second small bowl mix all sauce ingredients listed above and set aside.
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Heat a large skillet on the stovetop on medium heat and add all meat ingredients listed above. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked throughout.
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Now it's time to begin layering your lasagna in a large (15x10") baking pan! There is no right way to do this, but I started with veggies on the bottom followed by the ricotta cheese, meat sauce, and meat. I did two rounds of this and then topped it all off with some almond cheese.
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Place the baking dish into the oven and cook for 45-50 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. There will be some excess water from the vegetables at the bottom of the pan, but this will be reabsorbed if you store it in the fridge for a few days.
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Cut into 5-6 squares and serve!
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 283
- Fat: 6.5g
- Carbs: 23.5g
- Sugar: 11.5g
- Protein: 34g