Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna
- 2- 1/4 ounces, weight Zucchini
- Olive Oil, As Needed
- 1 Large Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic, Large
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- Salt And Pepper
- Paprika Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 2 cans (14 Oz. Size) Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 13 cups Chopped Parsley
- 1/2 cups Low Fat Milk
- 7 ounces, weight Low-fat Cream Cheese
- Nutmeg, To Taste
- 5-13 ounces, weight Grated Cheese (Gouda, Cheddar), Divided
- Cut zucchini lengthwise into rather thin slices.
- Brush slices with olive oil and grill on both sides until softer and nicely charred.
- Transfer cooked slices onto kitchen paper to help absorb the oil.
- Sprinkle zucchini with salt and pepper.
- Chop onion finely and cook in 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute while stirring.
- Add ground turkey and fry, stirring from time to time and breaking the lumps, until nicely browned.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika powder and tomato paste, stirring thoroughly.
- Let cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
- Pour canned tomatoes into the pan.
- Add oregano and thyme and let sauce cook for about 10 minutes on low heat.
- Adjust taste again and add chopped parsley.
- In the meantime, preheat oven to 200 degrees C (390 degrees F).
- Mix together milk and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper and some nutmeg to taste.
- Add 1/3 of the grated cheese to this mixture.
- Lightly brush a casserole dish with olive oil.
- Cover the bottom of the pan with zucchini slices.
- Continue with a few tablespoons of the tomato-meat sauce, then a few tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture, then some zucchini slices again.
- Repeat until all ingredients are gone, ending with a tomato-meat sauce layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and cook for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with a green salad and bread.
zucchini, olive oil, onion, garlic, ground turkey, salt, paprika, tomato paste, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, parsley, low fat milk, cream cheese, nutmeg, gouda
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/low-carb-zucchini-lasagna/ (may not work)