Low Carb Zucchini Lasagne

A healthy alternative to the traditional lasagne – Yum!

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes/jar of tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1/2 chopped onion
  • salt, pepper, oregano to taste
  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella/goats cheese

Method

  1. Start by slicing the zucchini into 1/8 thick slices, sprinkle lightly with salt, set aside to drain in colander.
  2. After a few minutes blot excess moisture with a paper towel.
  3. In a medium saucepan,Β heat the rapeseed oil and cook the onion until translucent.
  4. Add in the turkey and cook until turkey has browned slightly.
  5. Add in tomatoes, tomato puree, onion, salt, pepper and oregano. Stir and let simmer.
  6. Meanwhile in a bowl stir cottage cheese, parmesan and egg white until well combined.
  7. To assemble spread 1/2 the meat sauce into the bottom of a prepared dish.
  8. Next layer a few zucchini slices, cheese mixture, more zucchini slices, meat sauce and top with mozzarella or goats cheese.
  9. Bake at 190Β°C for 35-40 minutes.

Delicious πŸ™‚ Serves between 2-4.

Serve with whatever you like, salad, sweet potato fries, spinach leaves etc.

Enjoy πŸ˜€

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