Ingredients: 1 large eggplant (sliced), 1 cup marinara sauce, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer eggplant slices in a baking dish.
- Spread marinara sauce over eggplant and sprinkle nutritional yeast on top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes until eggplant is tender.
The fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and antioxidants in eggplants all support heart health. A review published in 2019 suggested that eating foods containing certain flavonoids, including anthocyanins, helps reduce inflammatory markers that increase the risk of heart disease.
Baked lasagna, made with nutritious ingredients and eaten in moderation, can offer the following health benefits: Protein for muscle repair and satiety. Fiber from vegetables, aiding digestion and cholesterol levels. Vitamins and minerals from veggies, supporting overall well-being.
What is the nutritional value of vegetable lasagna?
Per serving: 360 calories, 11 g total fat (5 g saturated fat), 45 g carbohydrate, 23 g protein, 11 g dietary fiber, 310 mg sodium. Recipe from the American Institute for Cancer Research.