Low-Carb Turkey Quinoa Lasagna
Since my mother has quite the flair for italian cookery it appeared often and was always amazing.
Recipe Summary Low-Carb Turkey Quinoa Lasagna
I made this because I needed a low-carb meal. This is delicious and satisfying. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if you like.Ingredients | Low Carb Lasagna Sheets Uk¼ cup olive oil, divided2 eggplants, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick3 cloves garlic, minced1 pound ground turkey1 small yellow onion, chopped1 cup quinoasalt and ground black pepper to taste1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (such as Hunt's®)1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (Optional)DirectionsHeat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry eggplant slices a single layer at a time, replenishing oil between batches, until golden brown and soft, about 1 minute per side.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add turkey and onion; cook and stir until turkey is crumbled and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa and season with salt and pepper. Pour in spaghetti sauce; cook until sauce is bubbly, 5 to 10 minutes.Spread a layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with even layers of eggplant slices and Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layering sauce, eggplant, and cheese, ending with sauce on top. Spread mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Cover with aluminum foil.Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until top is golden, about 15 minutes more.Use a nonstick skillet and spray eggplant before putting them in the skillet, if you want less oil in the lasagna.Info | Low Carb Lasagna Sheets Ukprep:
20 mins
cook:
1 hr 20 mins
total:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch baking pan
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