Zuchinni Lasagna
Uh, just checking, still winter
Winter demands hearty meals. If you want to add nutrition, and maybe shed a few pounds this recipe will satisfy you and the family. Pull out and “grease” the lasagna pan, heat the oven to 400 degrees. With a grater slice 2-3 zuchinnies, and 4 large carrots. Cut 3 cloves of garlic.
Ingredients: 2-3 zuchinnis,
4 carrots,
1/8 cups raisin or dried fruit,
1 large (16 oz minimum) can of fancy/gourmet/organic tomato sauce
(or make your own fav)
2 cups of grated cheese (3-5 kinds of cheese mixed)
4 string cheeses on top
(or substitute yougurt)
optional add meat
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Play music, even dance if you like.
NO PASTA NEEDED! Use your zuchinni as pasta.
Layer in any order you wish:
zuchinni, carrots, garlic, cheese sauce until you pile the pan full. Get creative: add cut apples, apricots, or pears around the edges.
Add sliced string cheese to top. Use some parlsey to create a smile face on top. Raisins for eyes?
Bake: 20-30 minutes.
Sides: Baked beans, salad, oranges sliced. Garlic Bread? Dessert: flan?
If you have watched these videos too, you see this can be a great weight loss approach to zuchinni! If you cook the ingredients less, it also may have a crunchier texture.
The creative cook could use either thin slices of chicken grilled for the zuchinni, or ground chicken leftovers for a few layers. In this case, if you are a weight watcher, reduce the cheese.
Let me know what you think of this blog. Cook and make life more fun! Get the kids to help too. Variety adds spice to life, so explore different music to boost your mood while you cook. PS if you are cooking, make sure you have a cleanup crew on duty!
For diet tips, or a specialized food plan for you call Dr Daniel Cobb DOM, for a consultation: 505.424.9527. (He does charge for food planning and phone consultations).
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