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Layered Zucchini Lasagna

WLWendy Lopez
· 1 min read

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Written in 2015, 11 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.

Nutritional Balance

Balanced Meal Nutrition Profile

Estimated nutrient density and satiety balance per serving against daily wellness targets.

  1. Dietary Fiber SupportDigestive wellness 38% daily goal
  2. Satiety DurationFullness without crashes 4.5 hours
  3. Blood Sugar StabilityLow glycemic curve Steady curve
  4. Prep SimplicityWeeknight ease Practical prep

Source: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health & USDA Dietary Guidelines.

Replacing the noodles with zucchini makes this meal a great match for those with gluten restrictions or who want to watch their carb intake. Besides being mouthwatering, this lasagna makes for the perfect packed lunch, and can be made with just five ingredients!

Layered Zucchini Lasagna

Recipe by Wendy Lopez, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 5 medium-sized zucchinis
  • 1½ cups tomato sauce
  • ½ cup light ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ medium red onion, sliced in rounds
  • Optional: black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Chop both ends off of each zucchini.
  2. Slice each zucchini length-wise into ⅕-inch slices, about 4 to 5 slices per zucchini.
  3. In a baking dish, assemble the first layer of zucchini slices. Place four to five zucchini slices, tightly aligned, as your base.
  4. Spread ½ cup tomato sauce over first layer of zucchini slices. Add ⅓ of total ricotta and mozzarella over sauce. Top with 4 to 6 slices of red onion.
  5. Repeat the layer — zucchini slices, sauce, cheese, onion — a second time.
  6. Repeat the layer a third time.
  7. Top with the remaining zucchini slices. Lightly spread what's left of the tomato sauce and cheese, and finish off with grounded black pepper, if using.
  8. Bake at 400°F for 60 to 70 minutes. Serves 4.
Wendy Lopez

Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, is an outpatient dietitian based in New York City. She is co-founder of Food Heaven Made Easy. Follow her on Instagram.


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