Description
This Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna is an easy, gluten-free dinner option that packs all the flavor without the carbs. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis or eggplants sliced thinly lengthwise
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
500 g ground beef or turkey
2 tbsp olive oil
3–4 garlic cloves minced
1/2 onion finely chopped
200 g no-sugar tomato sauce
1 tsp Italian herbs
200 g ricotta or cream cheese
100 g shredded mozzarella
50 g grated Parmesan
1 egg
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis or eggplants thinly lengthwise and brush them with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until softened.
- Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet, cooking until browning and fully cooked. Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian herbs, simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta or cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, egg, and nutmeg (if using) until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer the zucchini or eggplant slices, followed by half of the meat mixture, and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the cheese mixture on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize the meat layer with your favorite seasonings or add vegetables for extra nutrition. This dish can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna, Gluten-Free Dinner, Healthy Dinner, Easy Lasagna Recipe