Eggplant and spinach lasagne spirals are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This unique take on the classic lasagna features thin slices of eggplant rolled around a filling of spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese. The result is a flavorful and colorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own preferences. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating this culinary masterpiece!
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SPINACH EGGPLANT LASAGNA
A low carb spinach eggplant lasagna
Provided by Angela Coleby
Categories Main Course Vegetarian
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 190C/375F degrees.
- Place the sliced eggplant onto a baking tray and brush with the olive oil on both sides.
- With a hot grill, place the eggplant under and grill until both sides are golden (turn over the eggplant once one side is cooked).
- Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the spinach, ricotta, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Put a layer of the eggplant at the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Spread some of the spinach mixture over the aubergine and cover in a layer.
- Cover this layer with a few spoons of low carb marinara sauce
- Repeat the layers until used up.
- Sprinkle the top with the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Eat and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 4 g
EGGPLANT AND SPINACH LASAGNE SPIRALS
Steps:
- Roast tomatoes for sauce:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Toss tomatoes with 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and arrange, cut sides up, in 1 layer in 2 oiled glass or ceramic shallow baking dishes. Roast tomatoes in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of dishes halfway through baking, until skins are wrinkled and beginning to brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly in baking dishes on racks.
- Roast eggplant for lasagne:
- Toss eggplant slices with oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and arrange in 1 layer on 2 oiled baking sheets. Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking and turning slices over once, until tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Finish tomato sauce:
- When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, peel off skin and discard. Purée tomatoes with their juices in a blender, pulsing until almost smooth.
- Cook onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato purée, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and reduced to about 4 cups, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil.
- Make filling and assemble lasagne:
- While sauce is simmering, cook spinach in a 3- to 4-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, 1 minute, then drain in a colander. When cool enough to handle, squeeze any excess water from spinach and coarsely chop. Stir together ricotta, yolk, spinach, parmesan, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until combined well.
- Cook lasagne noodles in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
- Spoon 2 cups tomato sauce into a 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish (or other 3-quart shallow baking dish). Lay out 4 lasagne noodles on a work surface, then spread 1/3 cup filling evenly over each noodle and cover with eggplant slices in 1 layer. Roll up each and arrange spirals, seam sides down and without touching, over sauce in dish, then make 4 more rolls and arrange in dish. Brush noodles with water, then spoon some sauce down middle of rolls and cover dish tightly with foil.
- Bake in middle of oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Heat remaining tomato sauce and serve on the side.
SPINACH EGGPLANT PARMESAN LASAGNA
This is a combination of my spinach lasagna recipe and the concept of JackieOhNo's idea to use frozen eggplant cutlets and additional tweaking on my part. Thanks JackieOhNo for the brilliant idea.
Provided by mandabears
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray.
- In a bowl combine spaghetti sauce and undrained tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, spinach and eggs.
- Spread a light layer of sauce in bottom of 13 x 9 pan.
- Top with layer of lasagna noodles, half of the spinach, egg mixture, 1 cup of tomato mixture and 1/2 of the eggplant.
- Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining sauce.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover pan and bake for 15 minutes or until mixture is bubbling.
- Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 763, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 9.8, Protein 22.6
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, gather and measure all ingredients. This will help ensure that you have everything you need and that the cooking process goes smoothly.
- Eggplant Cooking: To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil, slice it thinly and cook it in a single layer in a large skillet.
- Spinach Preparation: To remove excess moisture from the spinach, squeeze it well after blanching or steaming.
- Lasagna Sheets: To prevent the lasagna sheets from sticking together, cook them according to the package instructions and then rinse them under cold water.
- Spiralizing Vegetables: Use a spiralizer with a wide blade to create long, thin spirals of eggplant, zucchini, and carrots.
- Sauce Consistency: To achieve a creamy and flavorful sauce, simmer it for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spiral Assembly: When assembling the spirals, alternate the colors and textures to create a visually appealing dish.
- Baking Time: Bake the lasagna until the cheese is melted and golden brown and the vegetables are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
Conclusion:
The eggplant and spinach lasagna spirals offer a unique and delicious twist on the classic lasagna. The combination of spiralized vegetables, creamy sauce, and melted cheese creates a flavorful and visually appealing dish that is sure to impress. With careful preparation and attention to detail, this recipe is a delightful culinary experience that is perfect for a special occasion or a memorable meal with friends and family.
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