Slow-Cooker Veggie Lasagna

This “veggie-licious“ alternative to traditional lasagna makes use of slow-cooker convenience. I suggest using chunky spaghetti sauce.

Slow-Cooker Veggie Lasagna

Average Rating: 4.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 3-1/2 hours
YIELD: 2 servings.

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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.
  • 4. Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 249 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.