Cheeseless Black Bean Lasagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Cheeseless Black Bean Lasagna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Trisha Yearwood A unique spin on a hearty pasta favorite.

Ingredients

14 oz. extra-firm tofu
2 can black beans
1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 c. water
1 small onion
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 c. raw cashews
1/4 c. nutritional yeast (optional)
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
8 oz. no-boil lasagna noodles

Instructions

Place tofu between 4 paper towel sheets. Place heavy skilley on top for 1 hour, pressing down on tofu.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Into 4-quart saucepot, stir black baens, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onion, oregano, garlic powder, 2 teaspoon. salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat to boiling on medium-high, stirring often. Reduce head to maintain simmer; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While sauce cooks, in food processor, pulse cashews until finely ground; transfer to large bowl, along with pressed tofu. With hands, crumble tofu until texture resembles ricotta cheese. Stir in yeast (if using), olive oil, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
In 13- by 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish, spread 1 cup tomato sauce and tofu mixture; repeat layering twice. Top with 1 cup sauce. Spread sauce to completely cover noodles. Bake, uncovered, 40 minutes or until noodles are tender. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheeseless Black Bean Lasagna good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cheeseless Black Bean Lasagna recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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