Kumara lasagne bake

This healthy lasagne bake recipe using kumara or sweet potato is a perfect winter lunch or dinner option. It's high in calcium, iron and fibre with has a gluten-free option.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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2 large (400g) orange kumarasweet-potatoX, skin on, sliced 1cm thick lengthways
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
3 teaspoons ground cumin
500g lean beef mince
400g can no-added-salt chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
250g tub reduced-fat cottage cheese
120g bag baby spinach leaves
¾ cup grated Edam cheese
freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 200°C on fan bake. Cover the kumara in a microwave-proof dish with a dash of water and microwave on high for 8—10 minutes until soft.

2 Heat oil in a frying pan on a high heat. Add garlic, cumin and mince and fry for 4—5 minutes until browned. Add the tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce and simmer for a further 5 minutes.

3 Remove the kumara from the microwave-proof dish and replace with broccoli. Microwave for 5—10 minutes until the broccoli is lightly steamed. Pour half of the mince into a medium-sized deep ovenproof dish and completely cover with half of the kumara. Spread half of the cottage cheese over the kumara, followed by a layer of spinach. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients. Top with grated cheese; press down lightly. Place in the oven for 8—10 minutes until the cheese is melted.

4 Serve the lasagne with a grind of pepper, alongside steamed broccoli.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check ground cumin and Worcestershire sauce are gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 493 cal

Kilojoules 2060 kJ

Protein 48 g

Total fat 16 g

Saturated fat 7 g

Carbohydrates 35 g

Sugar 18 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 660 mg

Calcium 410 mg

Iron 6 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.