Tofu, bean and kale lasagne

Serves: 6

Time to make: 1 hr 20 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

spray oil
1 tablespoon oil
4 spring onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic purée
1 leek, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup grated carrot
3 cups kale, chopped
2 tablespoons pesto
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
½ cup red wine
400g can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
300g firm tofu, cubed
4 cups baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons (30g) roasted pine nuts
Cheese sauce
600g reduced-fat cottage cheese
¾ cup skim milk
¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
ground black pepper
sprinkling paprika
250g dried lasagne sheets
chopped fresh basil, to garnish

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly spray an ovenproof dish with oil. Heat oil in a pan and cook spring onions, garlic, leek and basil until softened. Add carrot, kale and pesto and cook for a few minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, beans and tofu and cook for 10 minutes. Fold in spinach leaves and nuts.

2 Meanwhile prepare the cheese sauce by blending cottage cheese, milk and three quarters of parmesan until smooth. Season with pepper and paprika.

3 Place a layer of lasagne in the dish. Add a third of the bean and tofu mix. Add another layer of pasta and then cheese sauce. Use a large spoon to press down the layers as you go. Repeat the layers finishing with cheese sauce. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Cook for 35-40 minutes. Garnish with basil and freshly ground pepper and serve.

Serving suggestion

Serve with a salad.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free lasagne and check pesto and paprika are gluten free.

HFG tip

This recipe is best made in an ovenproof dish that’s about 28cm square and 6cm deep.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 538 cal

Kilojoules 2250 kJ

Protein 38 g

Total fat 18 g

Saturated fat 5 g

Carbohydrates 50 g

Sugar 14 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 720 mg

Calcium 600 mg

Iron 7.5 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.