Vegetarian Lasagne Roll Ups

Vegetarian Lasagne Roll Ups

If you are looking for more healthy vegetarian recipes then we have a great one to try here which is a twist on a traditional lasagne recipe.

Including more vegetables in your diet is a great way to improve your health and this delicious vegetable lasagne roll up is a super easy and family friendly recipe  straight from the NEW hormone meal plan.   

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Vego Lasagne Roll Ups

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pumpkin, diced
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 small lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups passata (500ml)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Sprinkle the sliced eggplant with a little salt on each side and set aside.
  2. In a bowl mix the ricotta, lemon zest and juice, half the parmesan, basil, oil and season well.
  3. Pat the eggplant dry with a paper towel, lay slices on an oven tray along with diced pumpkin and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the oven down to 180C. 
  4. In a lasagne dish, spread ¾ of the passata. Once eggplant is cooked and cooled, spread about 2 tablespoons of ricotta mix onto each slice and a few cubes of pumpkin and roll them up, placing them seam side down in the baking dish as you go.
  5. Top with remaining passata and parmesan and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Benefits

Upping our vegetable intake provides prebiotics to feed our probiotics (gut bugs) and these bugs are responsible for balancing our hormonal profile.

Eggplant is high in anthocyanins which give it its purple colour. These are potent antioxidants that help protect cells from free radical damage. Eggplant is a great meat-free alternative as it has a juicy and satiating texture. It is good for cholesterol and blood pressure and is full of polyphenols which reduce inflammation. Being high in fibre it will support digestion and it is low GI so will not spike blood sugar levels.  

Pumpkin can be a helpful food for reducing bloating due to its nutritional profile and digestive benefits. It is super high in dietary fibre which aids in digestion and may assist with constipation which can reduce bloating caused by irregular bowel movements. It also contains antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties and help soothe the digestive tract.

Nutritional value Per serve 

  • 327 Kcal 
  • 23g Fat 
  • 16g Carbs
  • 4g Fibre
  • 15g Protein 

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