Nutrition facts per serving (makes 6 servings):
Calories — 350
Protein — 32g
Fat — 18g
Carbs — 13g
Ingredients & Instructions
Here's what you'll need:
1lb 93% lean ground turkey
3 medium-large zucchinis
1tsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion
3tsp minced garlic
1egg
1 15oz can crushed tomatoes
1.5 cups part skim ricotta
1/4 cup parmigiana reggiano
6 oz part skim shredded mozzarella
To prepare:
— Slice zucchini into 1/8″ thick slices, lightly salt and set aside or 10 minutes
— After 10 minutes, blot excess moisture with a paper towel
— Preheat a gas grill or grill pan to medium high, and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side
— Preheat oven to 375F
— In a medium sauce pan, add olive oil and saute garlic and onions about 2 minutes then brown ground turkey & season with salt
— Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper - simmer on low for 30 minutes, covered
— In a bowl mix ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese & egg
— In a 9×12 casserole spread 1/2 of meat sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini to cover. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture, then top with 1/2 of the mozzarella & repeat the process one more time
— Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes & then uncover the foil and bake 20 minutes
Notes
— This recipe is super easy to double or triple for a week of meal prepped lunches. Use the same sized pans to ensure even cooking!
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