Description
Zucchini Lasagna with Ground Turkey is a delicious, healthy twist on the classic lasagna that you can enjoy without guilt. This recipe layers thinly sliced zucchini with lean ground turkey and a rich cheese mixture for a satisfying meal that’s low in carbs but high in flavor. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish combines fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors to create a nutritious option that even picky eaters will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Garlic, dried basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips, salt lightly, and let sit for 10-15 minutes before patting dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the ground turkey until browned. Stir in minced garlic and half of the dried herbs, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, one cup of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and remaining herbs until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce at the bottom followed by zucchini strips and cheese mixture. Repeat layers two more times and finish with meat sauce topped with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg