High Protein Lasagna

Name: High Protein Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Lasagna Sheets; 200 g textured vegetable protein (TVP); 1 tsp olive oil; 2 onions, diced; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 2 cups diced mushroom; 2 carrots, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 5 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1.2 kg diced tomatoes (3 cans); 300 g silken tofu; 1/2 cup soy milk; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 1 cup fresh basil; 1 cup spinach; 1.5 tbsp tapioca flour; 1/4 cup soy milk; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 dash salt

9 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

A simplified, high-protein version of lasagna, perfect for weekday lunch. It features a hearty TVP Bolognese, basil cream, and liquid mozzarella.

Updated at: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 06:44:29 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories527.4 kcal (26%)

Total Fat11.4 g (16%)

Carbs60.1 g (23%)

Sugars13.8 g (15%)

Protein49.3 g (99%)

Sodium534 mg (27%)

Fiber16 g (57%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 C).

Step 2

Cover the TVP with boiling water (you can add 'beef' stock powder if you have on hand).

Step 3

To a pot on medium heat, add the oil and onions. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms, capsicum carrots, garlic, oregano, balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.

Step 5

Add the TVP, and diced tomatoes and cook covered for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Add all the basil cream ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 7

Add the mozzarella ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 8

To build the lasagna, start with a layer of Bolognese, followed by a layer of pasta, bolognese, basil cream, and pasta and repeat to the top. Finish with a thin layer of bolognese topped with liquid mozzarella.

Step 9

Cook in the oven according to the pasta instructions. Allow 5 minutes to rest. Enjoy!

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