πŸ† Mediterranean Lasagna with Herb Cheese Drizzle

πŸ† Mediterranean Lasagna with Herb Cheese Drizzle

🧾 Ingredients

Vegetable Layers

  • 1 large eggplant, sliced lengthwise (~Β½ inch thick)
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Β½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

High-Protein Cheese Drizzle

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • Β½ cup Greek yogurt (for protein boost)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh herbs, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional: ΒΌ cup grated Parmesan or shredded mozzarella

πŸ”₯ Instructions

1. Roast Vegetables

  1. Preheat oven to 200Β°C (400Β°F).
  2. Toss eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 15–20 minutes until tender and slightly golden.

2. Prepare Herb Cheese Drizzle

  1. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese + Greek yogurt + oregano + basil + garlic.
  2. Mix until smooth. Add a splash of water or milk if needed to make a pourable consistency.
  3. Season with salt & pepper.

3. Assemble the Lasagna

  1. In a baking dish, layer vegetables: start with roasted eggplant slices, then zucchini, then bell peppers.
  2. Spoon a layer of herb cheese drizzle over the vegetables.
  3. Repeat layers until all vegetables are used.
  4. Top with any remaining drizzle and optional grated cheese.

4. Bake

  • Bake at 180Β°C (350Β°F) for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top.

5. Serve

  • Let it cool 5 minutes for easier slicing.
  • Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.

πŸ’ͺ Protein Boost

  • Cream cheese + Greek yogurt = high protein, creamy layers (~15–20g protein per serving)
  • Optional: add shredded chicken, turkey, or crumbled tofu between layers for extra protein (~30g+)

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