Name: Keto Vegetarian Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 3 medium sized zucchini; 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; basil leaves, to garnish; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp garlic, chopped; ½ yellow onion, diced; 15 oz crushed tomatoes, canned; 1 tsp Italian seasonings; 1 tsp black pepper; ½ tsp salt; 5-6 basil leaves, roughly chopped; 1½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 egg; ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp salt

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Love lasagna, but not in love what it does to your blood sugar? This easy keto vegetarian lasagna recipe is the perfect solution!

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There is nothing better than a delicious family-style meal to bring the entire fam together! I’ve cooked up something that everyone will enjoy, even picky kids who don’t realize they are getting their veggies in. My cheesy keto vegetarian lasagna is perfect for any day you’re craving comfort food.

This recipe cuts out a lot of the carbs and fat that are normally found in classic lasagna recipes- all while still keeping it rich, cheesy, and delicious! My easy cheesy keto zucchini lasagna is healthy, low carb keto, and gluten free and it’s the perfect dish for meal prep. It is also my all time favorite diabetes friendly lasagna – trust me, your family will be begging you to make it!

Ingredients in this easy keto vegetarian lasagna

Ingredients for Easy Keto Vegetarian Lasagna

You know the feeling, when you walk into a grocery store and see that long list of ingredients for some recipe. The last thing any busy mom wants is to waste time trying to find these obscure items in an already crowded aisle so they can spend hours cooking it too… That’s why this keto vegetarian lasagna couldn’t be simpler! I’ve done all the hard work for you by compiling everything from zucchini strips, tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic cloves and cheese (of course cheese!!!) – but feel free to switch up my recipes with your favorite veggies or spices if desired!

Here what you need to make this easy keto zucchini lasagna:

Zucchini: Instead of lasagna noodles, we use zucchini strips for this recipe. Using zucchini noodles drops the carb count tremendously and sneaks in some extra veggies into your diet. Substituting zucchini is also the reason that this is a diabetes friendly lasagna. No one will be able to tell the difference when you make this keto zucchini lasagna, it still tastes like good ole comfort food.
Part-skim shredded mozzarella: I choose part-skim mozzarella because it skims off a little bit of fat content without skimping on flavor. You also get a decent amount of protein from this cheese, making the macronutrients more balanced and suitable for people with diabetes.
Part-skim ricotta cheese: Again, opt for part-skim ricotta to reduce the fat content but keep the flavor.
Parmesan cheese: What’s a lasagna without the parmesan cheese?! Parmesan is nutritious, high in protein and calcium, and delicious. Choose either a block of parmesan to grate yourself or freshly grated parmesan in your grocery’s cheese section.
15 oz can of crushed tomatoes: Who has time to make their own crushed tomatoes? Using canned tomatoes helps to reduce the cooking time in this recipe, getting this keto vegetarian lasagna on the table for your family more quickly. Whenever possible, try to select the low sodium or no sodium added varieties to keep the sodium content of the recipe lower.
Fresh basil: Add some basil to this diabetic lasagna for some color, freshness, and gorgeous aromas. Basil is also high in vitamin K and antioxidants, helping to fight cellular damage to prevent the development of chronic conditions, like heart disease, certain cancers, and even type 2 diabetes.

And here’s the rest of the ingredients you need to make this keto vegetarian lasagna recipe (you probably already have many of these on hand):

Olive oil
Garlic
Yellow onion
Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper

How to make my keto vegetarian lasagna

Keto Vegetarian Lasagna in baking dish and on plates

In addition to the ingredients, you will also need the following cookware:

Mandolin
Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Medium skillet
Mixing bowl
9×5 baking dish
Aluminum foil

Once you have all of the ingredients and equipment ready, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, and you are ready to prepare this diabetes friendly lasagna.

Trim the ends off of the zucchini, then use a mandolin to make lengthwise slices (not too thick and not too thin).
Place zucchini strips on the baking sheet side-by-side. Bake for 20 minutes and flip halfway through. Set aside to cool.
Begin to prepare the sauce. Heat olive oil and garlic in a medium skillet, saute for one minute and then add the onion. After 2-3 minutes, add crushed tomatoes, italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.
Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, then place aside.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the filling by combining the ricotta, parmesan, egg, saly, and black pepper.
Begin assembling the lasagna in a 9×5 baking dish, starting by adding 2 tbsp of pasta sauce to the bottom of the dish.
Add a layer of pre-baked zucchini slices
Add ⅓ cup ricotta mixture, followed by ¼ cup of tomato sauce, followed by ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella.
Repeat the previous 2 steps for three layers.
On the final layer, end with zucchini strips and top with the remainder of the cheese.
Cover lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Allow zucchini lasagna to cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve while it is still warm.
Enjoy!

FAQs

How do I prevent my keto zucchini lasagna from being watery?

Piece of Easy Keto Vegetarian Lasagna on a plate

Zucchini is definitely a very watery vegetable, which can make it difficult to cook with if you don’t know how to prevent it. The best way to prevent a watery zucchini lasagna is to bake the zucchini strips to dry them out.

Another option is to lay them on a paper towel and sprinkle them with kosher salt, setting aside for 5-15 minutes. Water should start to pool on top of the salted zucchini slices after a while, then all you do is wipe off the water and salt with a paper towel. Easy!

Can leftovers from this keto vegetarian lasagna be frozen?

Yes! Feel free to freeze any leftovers from my easy cheesy keto vegetarian lasagna recipe (if you actually have any!). Just be sure to use an airtight freezer safe dish to store your leftovers, and it should last for about 3 months. When you reheat the keto vegetarian lasagna, you can choose to microwave it or reheat on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F.

Another option is to store leftover zucchini lasagna in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4-5 days.

Can I add other vegetables to this keto zucchini lasagna?

Sure! I think that adding finely diced carrots, bell peppers, or even celery to the sauce would be an awesome way to add even more veggies to this dish! I would stay away from big chunks of vegetables, since that would negatively impact the smooth, classic texture of this keto vegetarian lasagna.