No-Noodle Layered Veggie Mug Lasagna for One
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
This single portion lasagna made in a mug for one is a quick, nutrition and delicious meal that is ready in minutes. A perfectly portioned, high-protein and lower carb solution for your busy lunch hour or a hectic evening. Easy to meal prep ahead and then heat and eat when ready. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Course:
dinner, lunch
Cuisine:
Italian, low carb, vegetarian
Keyword:
lasagna, mug meal, single portion
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 188 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ounces zucchini sliced into very thin discs
- ½ cup 2% cottage cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- 3 small button mushrooms sliced thin
- 5 grape tomatoes chopped
- 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella
- Optional: chopped fresh basil
Instructions
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Take sliced zucchini and blot with paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Set aside.
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Mix Italian seasoning and garlic powder into cottage cheese until combined.
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In minimum 16-ounce mug (wider better than tall and skinny mug), layer 1/3 of zucchini slices in bottom. Top with about 3 tbsp cottage cheese mixture, spread to cover zucchini. Next add half of spinach to this layer. Then sliced mushrooms and about 2 tbsp marinara.
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Add another layer of zucchini (another 1/3 portion) and top with 3 tbsp cottage cheese mixture, then more mushrooms and marinara
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Top with zucchini one last time, using up remainder, and top with the remaining cottage cheese. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and top with tomatoes.
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Microwave on high for 1 minute, then let rest 15 seconds. Microwave 1 more minute (or until hot and bubbling through, then let rest for 1 minute before eating. Top with fresh basil if desired.
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