Quick, High-Protein Veggie Lasagna
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic
- 12 oz. soy "steak" strips
- 1/2 lb. eggplant, cubed
- 1 ripe tomato, cubed
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tsp. dried oregano, or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 9-oz. pkg. oven-ready lasagna sheets
- 2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
- 2 cups low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Spray nonstick 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, and brown garlic 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add soy strips, and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add eggplant, tomato, zucchini and 1 cup of marinara sauce; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in oregano, salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, place 6 sheets of lasagna in bottom of pan, overlapping as needed to fill gaps.
- Spoon in eggplant mixture, and top with layer of ricotta cheese.
- Place remaining lasagna strips over ricotta, and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread remaining marinara sauce on top, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and cover pan tightly with foil.
- Bake 30 to 45 minutes, or until top layer of pasta is soft.
- Remove and serve.
olive oil, garlic, soy steak, eggplant, tomato, zucchini, marinara sauce, oregano, salt, lowfat ricotta cheese, lowfat
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/quick-high-protein-veggie-lasagna/ (may not work)