Carrot Lasagne

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Ingredients

  • 6 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles (either fresh or presoaked -quantity will depend on the size of your lasagne dish)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 large carrots, grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra for topping, maybe another 1/2 cp)
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (I used parsley and mint)
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • vegetable salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 -3 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (or you could use fresh)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200C, and brush some of the melted butter inside a lasagne/casserole dish.
  2. Mix carrots, cheeses, onion, herbs, seasonings and egg in a bowl.
  3. Place half the carrot mix into casserole dish, and top with a layer of the lasagne sheets.
  4. Brush the lasagne sheets with the rest of the melted butter. Cover with a single layer of tomato slices, and drizzle the sour cream over the tomato.
  5. Cover the tomatoes with another layer of lasagne sheets, followed by the rest of the carrot mix.
  6. Top with a single line of tomato slices down the middle of the dish. Combine the extra cheese and the breadcrumbs, and sprinkle them on top.
  7. Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, until golden and crusty on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

935 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25g 50% DV
Total Fat 50.5g 65% DV
Carbs 101.7g 37% DV
Fiber 14.7g 52% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 971.8mg 42% DV
Potassium 1535mg 33% DV
Cholesterol 152mg 51% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1152.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 2.7mcg 14% DV
Calcium 543.5mg 42% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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