Quinoa & Kale Lasagna Recipe

Name: Quinoa & Kale Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/2 cups tomatoes or 2 1/2 cups pasta sauce; 2 cups cottage cheese (high quality or dry curd); 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin; 2 cups kale, chopped with ribs and stems removed (or half kale, half spinach) or 2 cups fresh spinach (or half kale, half spinach); 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

3 cups cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups tomatoes or 2 1/2 cups pasta sauce
2 cups cottage cheese (high quality or dry curd)
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 medium zucchini, sliced thin
2 cups kale, chopped with ribs and stems removed (or half kale, half spinach) or 2 cups fresh spinach (or half kale, half spinach)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch casserole dish with cooking spray or oil. Spread prepared quinoa evenly in the dish.
2
Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add onions and cook until transparent and starting to brown. Add the mushrooms; cook until they're softened and very little if any moisture remains in pan. Add the garlic and the tomato sauce. Stir until hot, then set aside.
3
In med. bowl combine cottage cheese with the egg; mix well. Stir in parmesan, basil and oregano.
4
Spread 1/3 of the tomato sauce over the quinoa. Then add layer of sliced zucchini, then all the cottage cheese mixture, then 1/3 of the tomato sauce, then all the kale or spinach, ending with the remaining tomato sauce. Spread mozzarella evenly on top.
5
Bake for about 35 min, until hot and the cheese is melted, bubbling, and slightly brown at edges. Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups cooked quinoa, 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Quinoa & Kale Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa & Kale Lasagna

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