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Healthy High Protein LASAGNA with 'Ricotta' | VEGAN, Easy & Gluten Free

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Healthy High Protein Lasagna

Cultural Context

Lasagna is a traditional Italian dish that has evolved over centuries, often associated with family gatherings and celebrations. This healthy version incorporates lean proteins and whole grains, making it a nutritious option for modern diets. Today, lasagna is enjoyed worldwide, with countless variations reflecting local ingredients and tastes.

ItalianUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 medium zucchinis sliced lengthways
1 onion sliced
5 button mushrooms sliced
500g jar pasta sauce
400g canned crushed tomatoes
1 + 1/2 cup TVP mince
1/3 cup water
250g firm tofu
1/2 cup cashews soaked overnight
bunch of fresh basil
1 lemon juiced
1/4 cup almond milk
2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp cracked pepper
vegan cheese

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while Greek yogurt adds protein.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: low-fat mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: lean ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean ground chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef is often cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

2

Bake for 35 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.

3

Slice zucchinis lengthways and onion.

4

Slice button mushrooms.

5

In a bowl, combine TVP mince with 1/3 cup water and let it absorb.

6

In a mixing bowl, combine firm tofu, soaked cashews, lemon juice, almond milk, and nutritional yeast; blend until smooth.

7

In a baking dish, layer zucchini slices, followed by the TVP mixture, and then the tofu mixture.

8

Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of zucchini on top.

9

Top with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast if desired.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Protein-Packed LasagnaLean Lasagna

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