Healthy Zucchini Lasagna

This sneaky lasagna not only swaps zucchini for noodles, but also incorporates vegetables into the sauce for extra fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins.
To reduce fat and amp up protein, tofu takes the place of ricotta cheese, with very little change in flavor. If you have time, freeze the tofu first, then thaw, drain, and squeeze out excess waterโthe texture is exactly like crumbled cheese.
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2โ3 Tbs. olive oil
3โ4 medium to large zucchini
1 small carrot, chopped
ยฝ cup broccoli florets
ยฝ small yellow onion
1 cup spinach, loosely packed
1 26-oz. jar pasta sauce
1 lb. extra-firm tofu, drained
1โ2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
ยฝ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1.ย Preheat oven to 400ยฐF, and coat two baking pans with olive oil.
2.ย Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise using mandoline slicer or very sharp knife. Arrange on baking sheets, and bake 10 minutes, until tender.
3.ย Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
4.ย While zucchini is cooking, place carrot, broccoli, onion, and spinach in food processor, and chop into very small pieces. Combine chopped vegetables with pasta sauce in medium pan. Bring to high simmer, and cook, covered, 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
5.ย While sauce simmers, wrap tofu in clean dish cloth, and press firmly with hands to remove as much water as possible. Crumble tofu into bowl, and set aside.
6.ย To assemble lasagna, spread thin layer of sauce on bottom of large casserole dish. Arrange a layer of zucchini, then top with crumbled tofu and shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat until all zucchini, sauce, and cheese are gone (two to three layers). Top with Parmesan cheese and bake 10โ15 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is hot. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Calories: 220
Carbs: 15 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Sodium: 500 mg
Sugar: 10 g
Source:ย Vegetarian Times, Lisa Turner, Nov 14, 2019
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