Crabby-Veggie - Bake-It-Like Lasagna

PROS

This dish is loaded with vegetables and protein from the crab meat.

It is a great way to incorporate healthy ingredients into a classic comfort food.

This recipe makes a large batch, so it is perfect for heating up leftovers throughout the week.

CONS

The prep time for this recipe is a bit longer than some other recipes, as there are many vegetables to chop.

Additionally, some people may not enjoy the taste or texture of crab meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The combination of vegetables and crab meat provides a variety of nutrients including protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Additionally, the herbs in the ricotta cheese mixture provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.

	1 package frozen crab ( thawed )
	1 medium fresh carrot , shredded
	3 medium fresh roma tomatoes , sliced
	6 fresh slim asparagus spears
	2 stalks fresh broccoli
	2 -3 medium fresh zucchini , sliced
	3 -4 fresh cremini mushrooms , with stems sliced
	2 garlic cloves , crushed
	1 cup ricotta cheese
	1 cup shredded provolone cheese
	1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ( or romano cheese , if you prefer )
	1/2 bunch fresh basil , stems removed , coarse-chopped
	1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley , stems removed coarse-chopped
	1 -2 sprig fresh tarragon , stems removed , coarse-chopped
	1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
	1 tablespoon unsalted butter
	2 whole fresh green onions , coarse-chopped
	1/2 cup breadcrumbs
	1/4 teaspoon black pepper
	1 dash powdered cayenne pepper
	ice water
	boiled water

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat until butter is melted.
3.	Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
4.	Add shredded carrots, asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
5.	Add the sliced zucchini and Roma tomatoes and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
6.	Add crab meat and cook until heated through.
7.	In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese and herbs together.
8.	In the bottom of a large baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs to cover.
9.	Lay down a layer of vegetable and crab mixture, then top with dollops of ricotta cheese mixture.
10.	Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of ricotta mixture.
11.	Sprinkle provolone and parmesan cheeses over the top.
12.	Pour boiled water around the edges of the pan, then cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
13.	Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

Crabby-Veggie – Bake-It-Like Lasagna

Crabby-Veggie - Bake-It-Like Lasagna recipe that is loaded with vegetables and crab meat

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