Lightened Up Vegetable Lasagna Casserole
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
221 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Lightened Up Vegetable Lasagna Casserole
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A healthy, flavorful noodle-less vegetarian lasagna that the whole family will love. A ‘pancake’ of shredded zucchini and carrots is used in place of traditional noodles to help keep this lasagna lighter, healthier, and it helps incorporate every more veggies. Recipe may be doubled and baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan,baking times may need to be increased slightly.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups coarsely grated zucchini about 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 ½ cups coarsely grated carrot about 1 large peeled carrot, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt optional and to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper optional and to taste
- 1 large egg beaten (or egg replacer or flax egg)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream or Tofutti
- 3 ½ cups loosely packed shredded cheese divided (cheddar, American, mozzarella, Ricotta, soy, goat, Daiya, or a favorite cheese blend)
- one 16-ounce jar salsa
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a 9-by-9-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine zucchini, carrot, salt, pepper, and pour the egg over the vegetables; toss to coat.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan, lightly packing it and smoothing it down with a spatula. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until vegetables begin to show signs of slight browning on top and have firmed up. Depending on how watery the vegetables were, how much salt was added, and how much water they release will dictate baking time. The vegetable crust doesn’t have to be well-done or even very hardened, just not watery and juicy.
- Spread sour cream over the top of the crust in a smooth even layer.
- Sprinkle about 2 cups cheese uniformly over the sour cream.
- Drizzle the salsa (I used a very bean and corn-heavy salsa) uniformly over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining cheese, about 1 1/2 cups, sprinkled uniformly. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until cheese has browned and top is bubbly and golden. Depending on the kinds of salsa and cheese used, and how browned you prefer your food, will dictate baking times and could cause them to vary widely; let your eyes be your guide and watch for browning.
- Allow lasagna to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Lasagna can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Leftovers can be served cold or gently reheated.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
686mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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