This is a casserole-style vegetarian version, healthy pasta for heart.

lasagnaFor Family and Friends, even those wanting a heart healthy version of this family favourite can rejoice, especially when fresh veggies are so plentiful in our farm markets.  This is a casserole-style vegetarian version is. You can make this up to two days ahead of time and refrigerate, or a few weeks ahead and freeze it.

Ingredients:

2 lbs plum tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 large eggplant, chopped into 1/2″ cubes
2 smallish zuchini, sliced
1/2 lb. mushrooms, trimmed and cut into chunks
2 sweet red peppers, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into chunks
2 tbsp. olive oil
ground pepper
2 heads of garlic
foil
3/4 lb whole wheat lasagna
2 c. pureed tomatoes or tomato sauce, no salt added
1 c. light ricotta cheese
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
1/2 lb. low-fat part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp parmesan cheese

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Dessert for mid morning or afternoon snacks. This zucchini bread is really healthy!

This dessert is low sugar because the applesauce adds natural sweetener.

Ingrdients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg (large)
1/2 cup non-fat egg substitute (or 2 large egg whites)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups grated zucchini (approximately 1 x-large)
1/2 cup seedless raisins

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