Bean Vegetable Lasagna
Serves 12
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked Great Northern Beans
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 quart skim milk, divided
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 3 cups shredded low fat mozarella cheese
- 12 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
Melt butter in saucepan; stir in flour, add 2 cups milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick. Combine beans, vegetables, remaining 2 cups milk, white sauce, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper; mix well. Cover bottom of greased 13x8x2-inch pan with 1/4 of the noodles and 1/4 each of bean mixture, ricotta, and mozarella cheese. Repeat layers 3 times. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cover pan and bake at 375 degrees F., 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until noodles are tender. Remove cover; bake 10 minutes or until top browns. Let stand 15 min.
Notes:
Canned beans may be used. Noodles may be cooked before assembling lasagna. Bake 350 F. oven 30-45 minutes or until heated. Prepared marinara sauce may be served with lasagna.
NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving
Cals: 336g From Fat: 28
Total Fat: 10.2g
Cholesterol: 29mg
Sodium: 338mg
Total Carb: 39.3g
Dietary Fiber: 4.4g
Sugars: na
Protein: 21.9g