Kale Lasagna
October 24, 2012
Lately, lasagna has been on my brain. Since my three kids eat kale, I thought I would create a Kale Lasagna which turned out to be an absolute hit. Kale is so healthy for you, being called “the new beef”, full of vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, Iron and antioxidants. Cook it like spinach, or you can always make my kid’s favorite, Kale Chips. Enjoy this recipe as the temperatures get cooler for a healthy and hearty weekend or weeknight dinner. It would also be fun to serve on Halloween night.
Kale Lasagna
1/2 cup chopped onion
41/2 cups fresh kale
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (16-ounce) container low sodium 2% milkfat cottage cheese
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
1 egg white
12 cooked whole wheat lasagna noodles, divided
2 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until onion is browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in kale and spinach. Cook 5 minutes or until kale and spinach are tender. Stir in marinara sauce and red pepper flakes; cook 5 to 7 minutes more.
3. In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta, parmesan and egg, mixing well.
4. Spread 1/2 cup kale mixture in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Top with 3 lasagna noodles, kale mixture and cheese. Layer 3 more lasagna noodles, remaining kale mixture, and remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until lasagna is browned on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
Leave a comment | 10 Comments »
Recent Posts
7 Healthy Halloween Tips
Who is ready for Halloween? I did my monthly radio show this week WMJJ Magic 96.5 FM Radio on “Healthy Halloween Eating Tips”, and I mentioned this recipe for Halloween Caramel Corn. It makes a great party, snack or dessert
5 New Holiday Recipe Ideas
I get so excited when I get nice messages, emails and comments about my Pinterest boards. Sometimes photos and recipes actually stop me in my tracks, and I just am amazed at the talent and creativity on the internet. I
10 Awesome Rice Krispie Treats: Kid and Adult Friendly
My daughter, Leigh, has a “Hoedown” party where she dances tonight. Since we had to bring a dessert, I decided to make Cowboy Rice Krispie Treats using a cowboy hat crispy cookie cutter. This is Leigh’s favorite easy dessert, and
Halloween Cupcakes
Every Halloween my daughter, Leigh, loves to have friends over to decorate cupcakes for Halloween. I purchase an array of baking supplies, and she and her friends scan the internet for inspiration. They always ask me what blogs are some
Fun and Creative Halloween Ideas
My kids started school earlier this year (in mid August), and I was amazed while driving carpool the first week that one of the children in my car asked my son, “What are you going to be for Halloween this
Turkey Eyeball Spiderweb Pizza
Halloween is just a few days away, and this recipe for Turkey Eyeball Spiderweb Pizza is a great main course for Halloween night or for any of your upcoming Halloween parties. I developed this recipe for Honeysuckle White and Shady