Description
Healthy zucchini lasagna with ground turkey uses zucchini slices instead of noodles for a low-carb, high-protein meal. Lean ground turkey, ricotta, and mozzarella create a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick strips
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground turkey
- 1 cup (240ml) low-carb marinara sauce
- 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice zucchinis lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick strips. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic, half of the basil and oregano, salt, and pepper to the turkey. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and remaining basil and oregano in a bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer zucchini slices, overlapping slightly, to cover the bottom.
- Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over zucchini, then 1/3 of the meat sauce.
- Repeat layers twice more, ending with meat sauce.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for even zucchini slices.
- Pat zucchini dry to avoid excess moisture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Swap ricotta with cottage cheese if preferred.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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