Low-carb veggie lasagna with zucchini, cottage cheese and tofu
Discover a guilt-free delight with our Low-Carb Veggie Lasagna recipe, featuring fresh zucchini, creamy cottage cheese, and protein-packed tofu. Perfect for a healthy, delicious meal!
- 09 Mar 2025
- Cook time 40 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 6 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
Are you looking for a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional lasagna? Try this low-carb veggie lasagna featuring zucchini, cottage cheese, and tofu! It's a healthy twist on a classic comfort food that's perfect for those watching their carb intake without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/8 inch thick. You can use a mandoline slicer for more consistent slices.
- Lay the slices on a clean towel or paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Optionally, sprinkle a bit of salt on them to help draw out water, and let them sit for about 15 minutes. Pat dry before using.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and egg whites. Season with a dash of salt and black pepper. Mix well until fully blended.
- Crumble the tofu into small pieces. You can use a fork or your hands to break it down into a texture similar to ricotta cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Lay a layer of zucchini slices over the sauce, covering the entire surface.
- Spread a portion of the cottage cheese mixture over the zucchini slices.
- Evenly distribute some crumbled tofu over the cottage cheese layer.
- Add a layer of pasta sauce over the tofu.
- Repeat the layers (zucchini, cottage cheese mixture, tofu, pasta sauce) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of pasta sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer of pasta sauce.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps it set and makes it easier to cut into portions.
- Serve your delicious, low-carb veggie lasagna with a fresh green salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
Tips:
- For best results, use a mandolin to slice the zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- To prevent the lasagna from becoming too watery, lightly salt the zucchini slices and let them sit for 10-15 minutes, then blot them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other low-carb vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers.
- Use a high-quality pasta sauce with no added sugar to keep the carb count low.
- If you prefer, replace cottage cheese with ricotta cheese for a richer flavor.
- Let the lasagna rest for about 10-15 minutes after baking to allow it to set and make slicing easier.
This low-carb veggie lasagna with zucchini, cottage cheese, and tofu is a nutritious and hearty meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. It’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping for the week. Enjoy this healthy comfort food alternative guilt-free!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 330 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 180kcal | 9% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 16g | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 16g | 5% |
| Fiber 3.43g | 9% |
| Sugar 11g | 11% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated 2.67g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 14mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 80ug | 9% |
| Choline 44mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 0.10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 0.39mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 6mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 0.45mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B9 54ug | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 0.43ug | 18% |
| Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E 3.25mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K 24ug | 19% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 230mg | 18% |
| Copper, Cu 0.21mg | 23% |
| Iron, Fe 1.70mg | 15% |
| Magnesium, Mg 54mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus, P 250mg | 20% |
| Potassium, K 790mg | 23% |
| Selenium, Se 13ug | 24% |
| Sodium, Na 760mg | 51% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.44mg | 13% |
| Water | |
| Water 290g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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