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High Protein Veggie Lasagna

High Protein Veggie Lasagna


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  • Author: Mary Henris
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Enjoy a deliciously healthy twist on comfort food with our High Protein Veggie Lasagna recipe—perfect for family dinners or meal prep!


Ingredients

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  • 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup spinach, fresh
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté diced bell peppers and spinach in a pan over medium heat until tender (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine low-fat ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a baking dish, layer zucchini or noodles at the bottom, followed by half of the sautéed vegetables and half of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers and finish with mozzarella on top.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown. Let it rest before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg