This Turkey and Aubergine Lasagne is a delicious, no pasta alternative to the traditional lasagne. Packed full of vegetables like butternut squash, aubergine, spinach and onion making it a powerhouse of nutrition full of essential vitamins and minerals. It's satisfying and filling and won't disappoint!
Turkey is a low-fat, lean and high-quality source of protein great for building and developing muscle. It is a rich source of iron, zinc and potassium. It is a great source of vitamin B6 which is essential for the body's energy production.
The nutrition and health benefits of butternut squash are plenty ranging from lowering blood pressure to maintaining healthy bones. It is high in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that can scavenge harmful free radicals in the body as well as helping to support a healthy immune system.
What makes this lasagne unique is using the aubergine slices as lasagne sheets making it a satisfying and nutrient dense dinner option. Aubergines are an excellent source of dietary fibre increasing satiety and helping maintain a healthy digestive tract. In addition it is high in potassium, copper and magnesium.
Ingredients
Plum Tomatoes (47%), Turkey Mince (19%), Spinach (6%), Butternut Squash (6%), Aubergine (6%), Ricotta (Whey, Cow's Milk, Cream (Milk), Salt, Citric Acid) (4%), Tomato Puree (4%), Onions (4%), Mozzarella (2%), 100% Irish Bacon Back Rasher (1%), Olive Oil (1%), Fresh Garlic (1%), Fresh Basil (1%), Black Pepper, Salt, Bay Leaf
Allergens
Milk, Sulphites
Storing Instructions
Keep refrigerated under 5 degrees Celsius at all times and consume by the date shown. Suitable for freezing before use by date shown. Consume within 3 months from date of freezing.
Cooking Instructions
Microwave
Gently pierce film once. Heat in a microwave (900w) for 3-4 mins or until piping hot. Use extreme caution when hot.
Oven
Preheat oven at 150 degrees celsius (Fan Assisted) or Gas Mark 3. Do not pierce film. Place in centre of oven for 15 - 20 mins or until piping hot. Use extreme caution when hot.
Nutrition Benefit
Low SaltReducing consumption of salt contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
High in ProteinProtein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and muscle mass. Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
Mineral Benefits
Source of PotassiumPotassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system. Potassium also contributes to normal muscle function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Source of ChlorideChloride contributes to normal digestion by production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Source of SodiumSodium contributes to the balancing of fluids in the body. Needed for muscle contractions and helps send nerve impulses.
Vitamin Benefits
Source of Pantothenic AcidPantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and normal mental performance.
Source of Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal funcitoning of the nervous system and homocysteine metabolism. Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system, normal red blood cell formation and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Source of Vitamin KVitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones.
