Zucchini lasagna with turkey: A Healthy Dinner Delight!
A healthy and delicious alternative to traditional lasagna, made with zucchini and turkey for a lighter meal option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce to the turkey and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer zucchini strips, turkey mixture, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey with lentils or mushrooms.
- Make sure to salt the zucchini slices and let them sit to remove excess moisture.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg