WW Banana Lasagna

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The WW Banana Lasagna is tasty and has 245 calories per serving.  Takes 55 minutes to prepare this meal. Serve it at holidays, events, lunches, birthdays, feasts, get-togethers, dinners, or functions. It contains ripe plantains, cooking spray, salt, ground beef, onion, garlic, tomatoes, red bell pepper, mushrooms, black pepper, tomato paste, ground cumin, dried oregano, paprika, reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese, and parsley. We may pair it with steamed broccoli, avocado salad, cabbage slaw, green beans, cooked zucchini, spinach salad, vegetable soup, black coffee, cabbage soup, or lemon water. Keep this WW Banana Lasagna for 4 days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Servings: 8
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cooking Time: 35 minutes
  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 245 kcal
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  • Cuisine: Latin American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large baking dish
  • Baking sheet
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking paper
  • Mixing spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

BANANA LAYER:

  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • 4 medium ripe plantains
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • Cooking spray

LEAN GROUND BEEF FILLING:

Half cup chopped red bell pepper

500 g lean ground beef

Half tsp ground cumin

  • 1 small chopped onion
  • Half tsp dried oregano
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • Quarter tsp paprika
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • Half tsp salt
  • Half cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • Quarter tsp black pepper

ASSEMBLY:

  • ¾ cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • One tbsp chopped parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PLANTAINS:

  • They give a natural sweet taste to the recipe and maintain the savory beef filling. Baking them keeps the recipe lighter and gives a creamy texture. You may use firm ripe bananas as per your preference.

COOKING SPRAY:

  • It coats the plantains to absorb the extra fat. Cooking spray gives low calories and makes the recipe light. You may brush the slices with olive oil as another choice.

LEAN GROUND BEEF:

  • This beef gives low fat in the recipe. It gives hearty texture without making the dish greasy. Include extra-lean ground turkey if you are not using ground beef.

MUSHROOMS:

  • Mushrooms give volume to the filling & low calories. They include a rich, meaty taste in the lasagna. You may use zucchini as another option.

REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • It melts beautifully and keeps the calories low. We use it to give a classic cheesy topping to the lasagna. You may use reduced-fat Mexican blend as a substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm the oven to 400°F & place baking paper on the tray.
  2. Then coat the dish with cooking spray and arrange one layer of lengthwise sliced plantains.
  3. Spray the tops with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake the plantains for 15 minutes, turning halfway, and warm the skillet over a medium flame.
  5. Cook lean ground beef till it turns brown and the onion for 3 minutes.
  6. Then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then mix chopped tomatoes, red bell pepper, mushrooms, tomato paste, cumin, salt, oregano, black pepper, and paprika.
  7. Simmer the ingredients for 10 minutes and reduce the oven to 375°F.
  8. Coat the dish with cooking spray and include half of the baked plantains in a single layer.
  9. Then spread half beef mixture on the plantains layer.
  10. Repeat with the remaining plantains and beef mixture, then sprinkle reduced-fat mozzarella on the top.
  11. Bake the lasagna for 20 minutes to melt the cheese properly, then take the dish from the oven.
  12. Lastly, cool the lasagna for ten minutes and garnish with parsley.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Mixed Green Salad
  • Spinach Salad
  • Garden Salad
  • Avocado Salad

SIDES:

  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Steamed Mixed Vegetables
  • Cabbage Slaw

SOUPS:

  • Vegetable Soup
  • Tomato Basil Soup
  • Minestrone Soup
  • Chicken Vegetable Soup
  • Cabbage Soup

DRINKS:

  • Sparkling Water with Lemon
  • Unsweetened Iced Tea
  • Lemon Water
  • Cucumber Mint Water
  • Black Coffee

TIPS:

  • You may bake the plantains to make the recipe lighter.
  • Cook the beef mixture to evaporate the liquid so the lasagna does not get watery.
  • Cut the plantains evenly so the layers cook better.
  • Garnish the lasagna with fresh parsley, then serve to get the best taste and color.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep the dish in the box for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Wrap the separate portions and freeze for 60 days.

FAQs:

Are bananas a good choice instead of plantains?

  • Yes, they give good results, but ripe plantains hold their shape better.

Can I add extra vegetables in this meal?

  • Yes, you may use spinach, corn, or carrots as per your choice.

How to make the dish less watery?

  • Cook the beef filling till the tomato liquid evaporates, then cool the lasagna and serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 2.4 milligrams

Vitamin A: 1,150 IU

Potassium: 720 milligrams

Net Carbs: 15 grams

Total Carbs: 18 g

Fiber: 3 grams

Calories: 245 kcal

Sodium: 310 mg

Calcium: 140 mg

Protein: 26 grams

Weight Watchers Points: 4