A great way to reduce the calories in your day is to eat healthier versions of your favorite dinners. This lasagna is the perfect example. The calories, carbs and fats in this dish have been dramatically reduced with some creative ingredient swaps.
Instead of regular lasagna noodles, this recipe calls for zucchini noodles in order to sway the calorie balance in your favor. Cheese has also been swapped out for egg whites, which increases the overall protein while reducing calories.
I am really pleased with how this lasagna turns out both in flavor, consistency, and of course added protein. You’d be surprised at how similar baked egg white looks and feels to melted cheese. Your family will have no clue that this dish is healthy!
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
Ingredients Servings: 6
For the Noodles 1 small spaghetti squash 4 Green Zucchinis, sliced into ⅛ inch noodles 1 teaspoon olive oil Dash of salt and pepper a sprinkle of dried basil
For the Filling 1½ pounds ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken or ground pork) 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano (OR fresh oregano) 1 (25.5 oz) jar marinara sauce 16 oz. carton egg whites
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cut the ends off the spaghetti squash and discard. Slice the rest of the spaghetti squash into 1-inch rings. Use a spoon to remove the seeds from the center of each ring. Cut the rings into half and arrange on one of the baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
3. Using a mandolin slicer, slice the zucchini into ⅛ inch lasagna noodles. Place in a single layer on the remaining prepared baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and dried basil. Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes.