High Protein Veggie Lasagna: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dish
A delicious and healthy take on traditional lasagna, packed with high protein ingredients and vegetables.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups spinach, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned. Add mushrooms and zucchini, cooking until softened.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, spinach, Italian seasoning, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread some marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, turkey mixture, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until cheeses are melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider incorporating lentils or beans.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Veggie Lasagna, healthy lasagna, veggie recipes