Turkey Eggplant (Aubergine) Lasagna

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13
Healthy and Flavorful Turkey Eggplant (Aubergine) Lasagna Recipe
in Main

Prep

45 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggplants , sliced lengthwise as thinly as possible , place in a bowl and lightly salt
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs ground turkey
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 cup fresh mushrooms , thinly sliced
1 large onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried fresh oregano
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup sun-dried tomato
salt and pepper
1 package ricotta cheese ( light is fine )
150 g mild goat cheese
1 egg
1 lb mozzarella cheese , thinly sliced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
609
Sugar
10g
Fat
42g
This turkey eggplant (aubergine) lasagna is a perfect healthy and flavorful meal for any day of the week. A great recipe for low carb lovers, gluten-free diet followers or anyone trying to lighten up the traditional lasagna dish. The use of ground turkey instead of beef provides a lean protein source and the eggplant as a substitute for lasagna noodles gives a great flavor and a veggie boost to this recipe. The melted cheese combined with the meat sauce forms a perfect balance on the taste buds. This lasagna is a comfort dish with a healthy twist that anyone would love to try.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook the ground turkey for about 5-7 minutes or until browned.
3.Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, basil, thyme and oregano and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
4.Add crushed tomatoes, white wine, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir to combine.
5.Boil the sliced eggplant for 1-2 minutes.
6.In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, goat cheese, and egg.
7.In a baking dish, layer the eggplant slices, then the turkey mixture, then the cheese mixture and top with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering process.
8.Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Let it cool down for 10-15 minutes before serving.

PROS

This turkey eggplant lasagna is a leaner and healthier version of traditional lasagna.

The eggplant adds a great flavor and lots of nutrients including fiber and vitamins.

Great recipe for low carb and gluten free diet followers.

CONS

It may take some extra time to prepare eggplant slices, but the result is worth the effort.

Some may find the goat cheese flavor a bit strong, so it can be replaced with another type of cheese if preferred.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a great source of lean protein and a low calorie meat option which provides a good source of zinc, niacin, and vitamin B6.
When compared with other vegetables, Eggplant (Aubergine) is rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, fiber, folic acid, potassium and manganese.
Cheese has calcium and protein good for bone health, and the ricotta cheese has whey protein which is easier to digest.

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