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High-Protein Turkey Lasagna Recipe

This vegan High-Protein Turkey Lasagna Recipe delivers comforting layers of pasta, savory plant-based filling, and creamy dairy-free topping with bold flavor.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Lasagna noodles — 12 sheets
  • Plant-based turkey crumbles — 2 cups
  • Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
  • Onion chopped — 1 cup
  • Garlic minced — 3 cloves
  • Crushed tomatoes — 3 cups
  • Tomato paste — 2 tablespoons
  • Italian seasoning — 1 tablespoon
  • Salt — 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper — ½ teaspoon
  • Spinach — 2 cups
  • Vegan ricotta — 1½ cups
  • Dairy-free mozzarella — 1½ cups
  • Nutritional yeast — 3 tablespoons
  • Fresh basil — 2 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Boil noodles according to package directions; drain carefully.
  3. Heat skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Cook onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and stir.
  5. Add plant-based turkey crumbles and cook 5 minutes.
  6. Pour crushed tomatoes and tomato paste into skillet.
  7. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer 8 minutes.
  8. Stir spinach into sauce until wilted.
  9. Mix vegan ricotta with nutritional yeast in bowl.
  10. Spread ½ cup sauce into baking dish.
  11. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, sauce, and mozzarella.
  12. Repeat layers twice using remaining ingredients.
  13. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
  14. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes.
  15. Rest lasagna 5 minutes before slicing.
  16. Garnish with basil before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 22g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Calcium: 18%
Iron: 20%
Vitamin A: 25%
Potassium: 12%
Magnesium: 10%

Additional notes / tips

  • Add roasted mushrooms for deeper flavor.
  • Sprinkle chili flakes for mild heat.
  • Let layers rest before cutting for cleaner slices.
  • Use whole-grain noodles for extra fiber.
  • Blend cashews into ricotta alternative for richer texture.