Low-Carb Turkey Quinoa Lasagna Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Ground Turkey Recipes. (Low-Carb Turkey Quinoa Lasagna Recipe). I made this because I needed a low-carb meal. This is delicious and satisfying. Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if you like.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr20 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking pan

Low-Carb Turkey Quinoa Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

divided

2 eggplants

peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 pound ground turkey

1 small yellow onion

chopped

1 cup quinoa

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (such as Hunt's®)

1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend

1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry eggplant slices a single layer at a time replenishing oil between batches until golden brown and soft about 1 minute per side.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant about 1 minute. Add turkey and onion; cook and stir until turkey is crumbled and no longer pink about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa and season with salt and pepper. Pour in spaghetti sauce; cook until sauce is bubbly 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Spread a layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with even layers of eggplant slices and Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layering sauce eggplant and cheese ending with sauce on top. Spread mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly about 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until top is golden about 15 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Low-Carb Turkey Quinoa Lasagna Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 465

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.6g 59%

Carbohydrates: 25.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 5.6g 23%

Sugars: 7.8g

Fat: 27.7g 43%

Saturated Fat: 14.5g 73%

Cholesterol: 90mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 470.5IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.2mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 59.9mcg 15%

Calcium: 337.3mg 34%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 68.6mg 25%

Potassium: 584.5mg 16%

Sodium: 755mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 249.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.