Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna With Weight Watcher’s Points

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna With Weight Watcher's Points
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

4-5 hours

Ready In

5 hours 30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large egg
part-skim ricotta cheese
1 package Baby Spinach , coarsely chopped
3 -4 portabella mushrooms , gills removed halved and thinly sliced
1 small zucchini , quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes ( optional )
15 whole wheat lasagna noodles , uncooked ( about 12 ounces )
3 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese , shredded divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
363
Sugar
9g
Fat
16g
This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna is the perfect comfort food for any night of the week. It is packed with flavor and a variety of vegetables, making it a great option for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The whole wheat noodles add a nutty flavor while the spinach, mushrooms and zucchini provide a variety of textures. Even better, it is a Weight Watchers-friendly recipe, making it a great option for those trying to watch their points or calories.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the egg, ricotta cheese and spinach.
2.In another large bowl, combine the sliced mushrooms, zucchini, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3.Spread a layer of the vegetable mixture over the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
4.Break 5 lasagna noodles into pieces and lay them over the sauce.
5.Spread a layer of the cheese mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
6.Repeat layers, ending with cheese and mozzarella on top.
7.Cover and cook the lasagna on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.

PROS

This vegetarian lasagna is packed with vegetables and protein from the ricotta cheese.

The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.

It is also a Weight Watchers-friendly recipe, with each serving containing only 9 points.

CONS

This lasagna is quite heavy and may be high in calories.

It also requires quite a bit of prep time to chop and mix all of the vegetables.

It may be challenging to fit all the noodles comfortably in the slow cooker.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This lasagna is loaded with vegetables, making it a great source of vitamins and fiber.
The whole wheat lasagna noodles provide complex carbohydrates while the part-skim ricotta cheese is low in fat and high in protein.
The tomatoes in the lasagna are a great source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease.

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