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Vegetarian Lasagna
Ingredients:
9 lasagna noodles (8 ounces)
2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 15-ounce cans low-sodium tomato sauce or tomato sauce with
seasonings
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 12-ounce container low-fat cottage cheese
1 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
1/4 cup light dairy sour cream
Tomato slices (optional)
Directions:
1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Mash one can of
the beans; set aside.
2. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add onion, green sweet
pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender but not
brown. Add mashed beans, unmashed beans, tomato sauce, and snipped
cilantro; heat through.
3. In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream;
set aside. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole
with nonstick coating. Arrange three of the noodles in the dish. Top with
one-third of the bean mixture. Spread with one-third of the cheese mixture.
Repeat layers twice, ending with bean mixture. Reserve the remaining
cheese mixture.
4. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated
through. Dollop with reserved cheese mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Garnish with tomato slices and cilantro, if desired.
Serves 8
Nutritional Info:
Calories 340, Total Fat (g) 8, Saturated Fat (g) 5, Cholesterol (mg) 25, Sodium
(mg) 589, Carbohydrate (g) 49, Fiber (g) 8, Protein (g)