Zucchini Lasagna

Name: Zucchini Lasagna
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: • 1 cup whole basil leaves; • ½ tsp black pepper; • 1¼ lb. 96% lean ground beef; • 3 oz. cream cheese; • 1 cup shredded mozzarella; • 1 tsp salt, divided; • ¾ lb. fresh tomatoes, sliced 1/8-inch thick (about 2 cups); • 1 lb. zucchini

5 steps

Prep:1h

1 leaner - 3 greens - 1 healthy fat - 2 condiments (per serving)

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:07:22 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories386.2 kcal (19%)

Total Fat21.2 g (30%)

Carbs8.6 g (3%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein40.1 g (80%)

Sodium891.6 mg (45%)

Fiber2.2 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 cupwhole basil leaves

½ tspblack pepper

1.25 lb96% lean ground beef

3 ozcream cheese

1 cupmozzarella

shredded

1 tspsalt

divided

0.75 lbfresh tomatoes

sliced 1/8-inch thick

1 lbzucchini

Instructions

Step 1

1. Using a mandolin or sharp knife, slice the zucchini into ¼-inch slices lengthwise to make lasagna “noodles” (should yield about 4 cups zucchini lasagna noodles). Sprinkle with a ½ teaspoon of salt and allow to sit for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

2. Meanwhile, combine the ground beef (browning meat prior to mixing is optional but not necessary) with the pepper, cream cheese and remaining salt.

Step 3

3. Pat dry the sliced zucchini and put one layer into a casserole dish. Top the zucchini with a thin layer of each: the ground beef mix, basil leaves and sliced tomatoes.

Step 4

4. Repeat step 3 until all of the layer ingredients are used up. The last layer should be zucchini slices. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 5

5. Bake in an oven at 425°F for 30 minutes until golden. Cut into 4 equally-sized portions and serve.