High Protein Veggie Lasagna Recipe
A nutritious and delicious high-protein veggie lasagna featuring zucchini, bell peppers, spinach, and a blend of creamy cheeses. This recipe layers sautéed vegetables with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup spinach
Cheese Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
Other Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the lasagna.
- Sauté Vegetables: Lightly sauté the diced red and yellow bell peppers along with the spinach in a pan over medium heat until they become tender, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the low-fat ricotta, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Layer Ingredients: In a baking dish, start by layering the thinly sliced zucchini or lasagna noodles if preferred, followed by a layer of the sautéed vegetables, then spread the ricotta cheese mixture, and sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a generous layer of mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to cook through and blend the flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the lasagna to rest for about 10 minutes after baking to set the layers before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use thinly sliced zucchini as the noodle substitute entirely.
- Lightly sautéing the vegetables helps to release moisture, preventing the lasagna from becoming watery.
- Use fresh spinach when possible for better flavor and texture.
- Letting the lasagna rest before serving improves slicing and enhances flavor melding.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt levels depending on the saltiness of cheeses used.
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