WW Cottage Cheese Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna Bake

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The WW Cottage Cheese Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna Bake is a tasty meal. It has 150 calories per serving. We will prepare your dish in just 50 minutes. You may serve this meal with WW Cottage Cheese Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna Bake at parties, occasions, lunches, functions, events, or as a meal treat to yourself. It contains zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, cooking spray, low-fat cottage cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, part-skim mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, salt & pepper. Also, you may pair this dish with steamed broccoli, zucchini soup, fresh basil leaves, fresh chopped parsley, grilled tofu cubes, lentil salad, tomato basil soup, or lemon arugula salad. You may keep your dish in your refrigerator for four days. Preparing your dish is not difficult, as the steps are easy.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Servings: 6
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Non-stick skillet
  • 9×9 baking dish

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 medium lengthwise thinly sliced  zucchini
  • 16 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 3 cups roughly chopped spinach
  • Cooking spray
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1½ cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ¾ cup part-skim shredded mozzarella

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ZUCCHINI:

  • We use zucchini to fulfill the need for pasta layers while reducing calories in your dish. We will thinly slice it and remove the moisture by drying it. You may use eggplant slices as another idea.

MUSHROOMS:

  • Mushrooms add a rich, meaty texture to your dish. You may use zucchini cubes or vegan crumbles as an alternative.

SPINACH:

  • Spinach provides freshness and nutrients to your recipe. Also, it improves the color of your dish & maintains the creamy layers. We may utilize kale or frozen spinach as another option.

COOKING SPRAY:

  • We will use cooking spray instead of oil to add low calories and fat to your dish. Also, it helps to avoid sticking. You may utilize a very small amount of olive oil as another idea.

LOW-FAT COTTAGE CHEESE:

  • This is the basic component in your meal. It gives a creamy base and high protein to your dish. You may use blended tofu as per your preference.

NON-FAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • Non-fat Greek yogurt gives creaminess and more protein to your dish while keeping fat low. You may use dairy-free yogurt as another idea.

PARMESAN:

  • Parmesan gives a strong taste to your dish. We may utilize nutritional yeast as an alternative.

SALT & PEPPER:

  • These are the basic seasonings that improve the taste of your recipe. You may use Italian seasoning as per your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm your oven to 375°F and spray your skillet using cooking spray.
  2. You will cook garlic for 30 seconds, then mushrooms and spinach to make them soft.
  3. Remove your skillet from the heat and mix cottage cheese & Greek yogurt with salt and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Then spray your dish with cooking spray and place a layer of zucchini slices, then spread the cheese mixture on top.
  5. We will add spinach and mushroom mixture, then sprinkle little mozzarella on top.
  6. Also, you will repeat layers to use all your ingredients and add the remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top.
  7. Lastly, we will bake your recipe for thirty minutes and cool for ten minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Lemon Arugula Salad
  • Spinach Berry Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad

SOUPS:

  • Tomato Basil Soup
  • Zucchini Soup
  • Vegetable Soup

VEGETABLE:

  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Steamed Broccoli

TIPS:

  • We will cook mushrooms properly to remove moisture from your recipe.
  • Also, you must cool your meal before serving.
  • You must keep your layers thin and properly spread to get the best texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep your dish in a vessel for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • You may freeze your dish for 60 days.

FAQs:

Can I make my meal vegan?

  • Yes, you may use vegan yogurt, tofu instead of cottage cheese, and vegan cheese to make your meal vegan.

Should I include marinara sauce in my dish?

  • Yes, you may use low-sugar marinara sauce to keep your calories and Weight Watchers points low in your meal.

How can I increase protein in my meal?

  • You may include lentils, tofu, or extra non-fat Greek yogurt to add more protein to your dish.

Should I eliminate mushrooms from my recipe?

  • Yes, you may utilize eggplant or zucchini as an alternative.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 8 grams

Total Carbs: 11 g

Fiber: 3 grams

Protein: 17 g

Fat: 4 grams

Iron: 2 g

Calcium: 170 grams

Vitamin A: 4800 IU

Sodium: 420 g

Potassium: 400 grams

Calories: 150 kcal

Weight Watcher Points: 2-3 points per serving