Mason Jar Zucchini Lasagna
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Mason Jar Zucchini Lasagna
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Ingredients
- 2 large zucchinis
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound 99% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- pepper
- 6 tablespoons canned tomato sauce
- 6 tablespoons crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese 1 cup
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
- 1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese lightly packed (4 ounces)
- 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese i use the very fine kind from the shaker jar
- 4 8 ounce Mason jars
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a mandolin, slice the zucchinis 1/8 inch thick and lay them flat onto a large baking sheet (it's okay if they overlap a little bit.) Sprinkle them evenly with 1 1/2 tsp of the salt (reserving the rest for later) and bake until the water is released and the edges begin to crisp up a little bit, about 15-25 minutes.
- Once done, lay the zucchini slices out in one layer on paper towel. Use another paper towel to press out as much excess moisture as you can. Repeat, using a different paper towel on top (you can leave them laying on the same paper towel for both times.) Reduce your oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium/high heat. Add in the turkey, onion, and garlic and cook until the turkey is lightly browned and no longer pink. Add in the Italian seasoning, oregano, remaining 1/2 tsp of salt and a generous pinch of pepper and cook for a few more minutes. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, egg and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Layer half of the sauce between the 4 mason jars (about 1 heaping Tbsp each) and spread it out. Then, layer half of the turkey between all 4 jars, spreading out evenly (about 2 heaping Tbsp) Then, layer half of the zucchini noodles* (about 2 noodles per jar) between all 4 jars. I find it easiest to cut them in half and layer them that way. Then, it's time for half of the ricotta mixture (about 2 Tbsp per jar.) Then, half of the parsley between all 4 jars (about 1/2 Tbsp each.) Finally, sprinkle on half of the Mozzarella between all 4 jars (about 2 Tbsp each.) After you sprinkle on the cheese, make sure to press the lasagna to pack it in, so you can fit everything in.
- Repeat the same layers, sprinkling the tops of each jar with 1 tsp of Parmesan.
- Fill a large pan (I used a 9x13) with water and place the jars into it. DO NOT skip this step, or you'll heat the jars too fast and they might explode! Cover the tops with tinfoil and bake until the edges are lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Turn your broiler to high and broil for 2-3 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let stand in the water for 10 minutes, so you don't shock the glass. Then DEVOUR! *
Notes
- *Use your thinnest zoodles first, to make sure they don't take up too much space, and you can't fit all the layers in!
- **You can store the jars in the refrigerator and then microwave as needed!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
1674mg
(70%)
Potassium
726mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1201IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
399mg
(40%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Jars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1674mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1201IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 399mg | 40% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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