Eggless Zucchini Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Delicious Eggless Zucchini Lasagna recipe for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 large zucchini , trimmed and cut lengthwise into long strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion , chopped
2 cloves garlic , chopped
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
3 cups tomato sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese , or as needed ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
302
Sugar
8g
Fat
15g
Eggless Zucchini Lasagna is a healthier and lighter version of the traditional lasagna. This dish uses zucchini strips instead of pasta and is layered with a tomato sauce that is infused with Italian seasoning, onion, and garlic. The dish is then baked with Parmesan cheese, making it a delicious blend of tasty ingredients. This dish is perfect for a weekend dinner party or a hearty meal for your family as it is not only very easy to make, but it is also very delicious. The best part about this dish is that it has the perfect combination of flavors and textures which makes it perfect comfort food for any season.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Place zucchini strips onto paper towels and sprinkle with salt to draw out excess moisture. Leave for 15 minutes.
3.In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onion and garlic in the oil until onion is softened. Add bread crumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and mix. Pour tomato sauce and stir.
4.Spread tomato mixture on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Layer zucchini, tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese until all ingredients are used up, ensuring that the top layer is cheese.
5.Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until cheese is browned and bubbly, for an additional 15 minutes.

PROS

Eggless Zucchini Lasagna is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional lasagna.
It is vegetarian, easy to make and is lower in calories as compared to traditional lasagna.
Zucchini is rich in vitamin C, which helps boost immunity, and it is a good source of fiber that promotes digestive health.

The dish is baked, which means that it is lower in fat compared to other non-baked lasagnas.

CONS

This dish requires more prep time due to the trimming and slicing of the zucchinis, but it is worth it.
Some people may not like the texture of zucchini in the lasagna as it becomes softer than the pasta used in traditional lasagna.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is vegetarian, gluten-free, and is lower in calories and fat as compared to traditional lasagna. Zucchini is low in calories and high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. It is also high in water content that can help maintain hydration and promote healthy digestion.

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