SLOW-COOKER VEGGIE LASAGNA

Slow-Cooker Veggie Lasagna image

This "veggie-licious" alternative to traditional lasagna makes use of slow-cooker convenience. I suggest using chunky spaghetti sauce. -Laura Davister, Little Suamico, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons 1% cottage cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
2 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

Cut two 18x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble an "X." Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Spread 1 tablespoon spaghetti sauce on the bottom of prepared slow cooker. Top with half of the zucchini and a third of the cheese mixture., Break noodles into 1-in. pieces; sprinkle half of the noodles over cheese mixture. Spread with 1 tablespoon sauce. Top with half of the spinach and half of the mushrooms. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cheese mixture and spaghetti sauce., Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges