Vegetarian Lasagna - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Vegetarian Lasagna is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomato pasta sauce
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded (1 cup)
- 1 (12-oz.) container (1 1/2 cups) low-fat cottage cheese or 1 (15-oz.) container low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain well
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 8 precooked lasagna noodles (shelf-stable or frozen), each about 7x3 inches
- 1 (4-oz.) can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
- 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Spray 12x10-inch sheet of foil with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine pasta sauce and zucchini; mix well. In another medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese and oregano; mix well.
- Spread 1/4 cup sauce mixture in ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Top with 2 lasagna noodles. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture over noodles. Drop 1/2 cup of spinach mixture by small spoonfuls over sauce mixture; spread carefully. Sprinkle with 1/4 of mushrooms and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers 3 more times, beginning with noodles. Cover with foil, sprayed side down; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 400 °F. Bake covered for 45 minutes.
- Uncover baking dish; bake an additional 10 minutes or until lasagna is bubbly around edges. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Vegetarian Lasagna recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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