4.9 from 26 votes
Grilled Zucchini Lasagna
This is Grilled Zucchini Lasagna is made with double cheese, tuna and spices. Whether you call this a Lasagna or a Casserole, I'm sure the whole family will love this Baked Summer Zucchini recipe.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
221 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2-3 zucchini medium, sliced lengthwise (not too thin), grilled
- 6 ounces tuna 140 grams, canned
- 1½ tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese 100 grams, shredded, firm
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese 25 grams, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- ⅔ cup white sauce homemade or storebought
HOMEMADE WHITE SAUCE
- 1 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ salt pinch
- 1¼ cups milk (280 grams)
TOPPING
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese 25 grams, freshly grated
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), lightly grease a deep (8x6 inch / 20x15 cm) baking dish
- Grill the zucchini on a pan grill or bbq.
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HOMEMADE WHITE SAUCE
- In a small pot on medium heat melt the butter then add the flour and salt and whisk to combine, slowly add the milk and continue whisking until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a medium bowl mix together, the tuna, bread crumbs, mozzarella, egg, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, black pepper and parsley.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
- Drizzle the bottom of the baking dish with a tablespoon of olive oil, then top with a layer of grilled zucchini, then top with ⅓ of the tuna mixture and pour half the white sauce on top, cover with another layer of grilled zucchini, ⅓ tuna mixture and remaining half of the white sauce, cover with remaining grilled zucchini, tuna mixture and sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan, bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, let sit 5 minutes and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
581mg
(24%)
Potassium
313mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
11.7mg
(13%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 581mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.