CHEESY EGGPLANT LASAGNA

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I found this recipe from "The Biggest Loser" on a package of ground turkey-sounds yummy! And a great low-carb alternative to the real thing!

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium eggplants, peeld & cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 pinches garlic salt
1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups low-fat marinara sauce
1 3/4 cups lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Lightly mist a 13x9" baking dish with olive oil spray & set aside.
  • Lightly mist the eggplant with olive oil spray. Place on a nonstick baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides with garlic salt. Broil 6" from the heat source for 3-5 minutes per side, or until tender & browned in spots.
  • Meanwhile, lightly mist a nonstick skillet with olive oil spray. Set over med. heat and cook ground turkey until no longer pink.
  • Remove turkey & re-spray the pan with olive oil spray. Add mushrooms and garlic. Stir occasionally for approx 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms are turning brown.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place 1/2 of the eggplant in the bottom of baking pan, then 1/2 of the mushroom mixture, the 1/2 of the turkey, 1 tsp italian seasoning, 1/2 the marinara & 1/2 the cheese. Repeat layers, then cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove fol & bake for 10- 15 more minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Remove & let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into 6 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 94.6, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 5, Protein 19.6

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