Polenta Lasagna

Vegetarian
Very Healthy
Health score
66%
Polenta Lasagna
45 min.
6
431kcal

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If you're searching for a delicious and healthy twist on the classic lasagna, look no further than this delightful Polenta Lasagna! Perfectly suited for vegetarian diets, this dish combines layers of creamy polenta with vibrant veggies and a hearty marinara sauce, creating a satisfying meal that's bound to please everyone at the table.

This colorful medley features savory ingredients like crumbled meatless sausage, fresh mushrooms, and a variety of chopped vegetables including zucchini and bell peppers. With the added richness from part-skim mozzarella cheese, each bite offers a creamy texture that contrasts beautifully with the tender polenta layers. Whether you're preparing it for a family lunch, a cozy dinner, or meal prep for the week, this recipe is as versatile as it is scrumptious.

With a health score of 66, you can enjoy this dish without any guilt, as it's packed with protein and boasts a low-fat content. Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding six servings, it’s an easy option for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Dive into this flavorful and nutritious Polenta Lasagna that proves healthy eating can be both delightful and fulfilling!

Ingredients

  •  garlic clove minced
  • 26 ounce tomatoes divided
  • cup soy sausage fat-free lean crumbled (such as Lightlife Gimme )
  • cup mushrooms chopped
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • cup onion finely chopped
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese 
  • 16 ounce polenta cut into 18 slices
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.5 cup zucchini chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Spoon 1/2 cup marinara sauce into an 8-inch square baking dish to cover bottom, and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add onion and bell pepper; saut 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in sausage; cook 2 minutes.
  5. Add mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic; saut 2 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently.
  6. Add remaining marinara sauce; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  7. Arrange 9 polenta slices over marinara in baking dish, and top evenly with half of vegetable mixture.
  8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese over vegetable mixture; arrange remaining polenta over cheese. Top polenta with the remaining vegetable mixture, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  9. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until bubbly.
  10. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories431kcal
Protein18.06%
Fat13.07%
Carbs68.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.17
Glycemic Load
3.05
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
27.119130400212%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:430.62kcal
21.53%
Fat:6.25g
9.61%
Saturated Fat:1.69g
10.53%
Carbohydrates:74.02g
24.67%
Net Carbohydrates:68.23g
24.81%
Sugar:7.2g
8%
Cholesterol:6.05mg
2.02%
Sodium:907.81mg
39.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.41g
38.81%
Vitamin B6:22.28mg
1113.8%
Vitamin B12:43.89µg
731.53%
Vitamin B2:8.99mg
528.55%
Iron:10.96mg
60.88%
Vitamin C:28.96mg
35.11%
Selenium:16.75µg
23.92%
Fiber:5.79g
23.14%
Vitamin A:1149.22IU
22.98%
Potassium:667.17mg
19.06%
Phosphorus:162.29mg
16.23%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.17%
Vitamin B3:2.92mg
14.59%
Vitamin E:2.09mg
13.96%
Copper:0.27mg
13.61%
Magnesium:48.72mg
12.18%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.2%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.92%
Calcium:103.56mg
10.36%
Folate:31.7µg
7.92%
Zinc:1.05mg
6.97%
Vitamin K:5.4µg
5.14%
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