Low Carb Grilled Zucchini Lasagna: A Delicious Twist!
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional lasagna using grilled zucchini instead of pasta, perfect for low carb diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips.
- Grill the zucchini slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side until tender.
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey or beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce to the meat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer grilled zucchini, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with mushrooms or lentils.
- Make sure to salt the zucchini slices before grilling to remove excess moisture.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg