Healthier Eggplant Lasagna with Cottage Cheese You’ll Crave

This Healthier Eggplant Lasagna is a gluten-free, high-protein delight that satisfies cravings without guilt.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 6 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Lasagna Layers

2 medium Eggplant sliced
8 oz Mushrooms chopped
1 lb Mild Italian Chicken Sausage cooked and crumbled
2 cups Marinara Sauce homemade or low-sugar

For the Creamy Filling

2 cups Cottage Cheese high-protein alternative to ricotta
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded, low-fat optional
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

For the Final Touch

1/4 cup Parsley fresh, chopped

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
aluminum foil

Method

Cooking Steps

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Slice the eggplant into thin rounds and roast them on the baking sheet for about 20 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chopped mushrooms, and cooked chicken sausage. Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese.
Layer the lasagna with marinara sauce, roasted eggplant, and cottage cheese mixture, finishing with marinara and remaining mozzarella.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; consider swapping ingredients for a customized experience or preparing it ahead of time.

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