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Cheesy Zucchini Lasagna

URL: https://fitfoodiefinds.com/lasagna-zucchini-casserole/

Ingredients

The vegetables

  • 3 large zucchinis
  • ½ medium yellow onion

The sauce

  • 24 oz. marinara sauce
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

The cheese

  • 1.5 cups 4% cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • cup shredded parmesan cheese

For topping

  • to taste fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and prepare a casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture.
  3. In a large saucepan, combine marinara sauce, vegetable broth, quinoa, and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in cottage cheese and diced onion.
  5. Pat the zucchini strips dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  6. In the casserole dish, layer the ingredients starting with a cup of sauce, followed by zucchini strips, more sauce, and mozzarella cheese; repeat this layering two more times.
  7. Top the lasagna with parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Let the lasagna sit for 15-20 minutes before serving, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
366
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
32g
Total protein
24g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
20mg

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