Vegetable Lasagne with a Twist

Serves 7

1 teaspoon olive oil1 onion diced2 carrots grated1 red capsicum sliced into thin strips10 silverbeet leaves, stalks removed250 grams low fat mozzarella cheese500 grams lasagna pastaPepper and salt to tastePreheat the oven to 180oCAdd a teaspoon of olive oil to a non-stick frying panChop the onion and add?to the pan. Cook, stirring until the onion reaches a golden colourAdd two shredded carrots and one thinly sliced capsicum to the pan, stir frequently until both have softenedTo the mix add sliced silverbeet leavesAdd a bit of water, salt and pepper and let it simmer until the silverbeet has softenedSpray a lasagne dish with cooking spray and pour a glass of water into the bottom of the dish (this is done to make the pasta softer)Place a layer of lasagne sheets at the bottom of the dish. Add a layer of silverbeet mixture and a layer of cheeseContinue layering until all ingredients have been used up, finishing with a layer of cheese on topPlace the lasagne in the oven and bake it for approximately 50 minutes

Preparation time:?20 minutes
Cooking time:?50 Minutes
Difficulty rating:?Easy

Tips

Choose the brand of mozzarella cheese with the lowest fat content. You can check how much fat each brand contains by looking at the nutrition panel on the package label. Low fat dairy products contain the same amount of calcium for healthy teeth?and bones as their full cream equivalents, but less fat and calories. Always choosing low fat dairy products is an easy step you can take to improve your diet?and reduce your risk of developing chronic health conditions like obesity, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome;Serve with a side salad or add more of your favourite vegetables to the lasagna. You’ll be adding micronutrients to your meal which are important for maintaining a healthy body. Serving all meals with a side salad is an easy way to ensure you eat all the vegetables you need for a healthy balanced diet;Choose wholemeal pasta instead of white. Cereal products made from whole grains, including wholewheat pasta contain more fibre than their white equivalents. Fibre is a micronutrient used by the gastrointestinal system?for digestion.

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