Ideal Meals

Ideal Meals® are deliciously quick and easy-to-prepare meals developed by Produce for Kids’ very own Chef Marshall O'Brien and reviewed by our Registered Dietitian, Estela Schnelle. Whether you've had a long day at the office or managing your household, we'll help you get dinner on the table with ease.

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Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna

For a complete meal serve Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna with:
  • Salad topped with chopped apples, walnuts, brie cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
  • A glass of 1% milk

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Serves 8
Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Ingredients:
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cups spinach, loosely packed, chopped 
  • 1 lb. 2% cottage cheese
  • 2 cups (plus ½ cup) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 26 oz. jarred low sodium pasta sauce 
  • 2 large zucchini, sliced, ¼-inch thick rounds
  • 8 oz. no-boil whole wheat lasagna noodles
Directions:

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; add mushrooms, peppers, onions and spinach. Cook 5 minutes, or until water evaporates. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In mixing bowl, mix cottage cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and salt. Divide into 2 portions.
3. Grease slow cooker. Cover bottom with ⅓ of sauce and assemble as follows: single layer noodles, ⅓ of cooked vegetables, single layer zucchini, 1 portion of cottage cheese mixture, single layer of noodles. Repeat layering once in same order. Add layer of remaining sauce, cooked vegetables and zucchini.
4. Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella cheese on top.
5. Cook on low for 5 hours or until noodles and zucchini are tender.

Nutrition Information:

Slow Cooker Veggie Lasagna: Calories 490, Fat 16.32g, Protein 31.17g, Carbohydrate 50.81g, Fiber 4.64g, Cholesterol 51mg, Sodium 379mg, Calcium 614mg, Vitamin A 2696 IU, Vitamin C 39.07mg, Iron 2.88mg

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