Middle Eastern Lasagna Recipe

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Middle Eastern Lasagna
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Directions:

  1. Meat:.
  2. Over medium heat in large skillet, heat olive oil.
  3. Add onion and saute 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add meat and cook until done.
  5. Drain grease/fat from meat/onion mixture.
  6. Add tomato paste, salt, pepper, cumin and allspice, mixing until evenly coated.
  7. Should be a thickened tomato sauce/paste - cook 3-5 minutes to achieve, if necessary.
  8. Cheese:.
  9. In large bowl, combine feta, ricotta, eggs and parsley and stir until blended.
  10. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  11. Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  12. Line bottom of dish with 4 sheets of phyllo (cover remaining phyllo with damp cloth to prevent drying) and brush with melted butter.
  13. Spread 1/3 of meat filling over phyllo.
  14. Spread 1/3 of cheese filling over meat filling.
  15. Cover with 4 sheets of phyllo and brush with melted butter.
  16. Repeat layers until meat and cheese mixture is used up.
  17. Cover with remaining 4 sheets of phyllo and brush with butter.
  18. Cover with foil and bake 30-40 minutes.
  19. Remove foil and bake additional 10-15 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  20. Rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
  21. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
  22. Note: Can be made a day ahead - cover and refrigerate overnight and bring to room temperature before baking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 499.19 Kcal (2090 kJ)
Calories from fat 311.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.56g 53%
Cholesterol 137.59mg 46%
Sodium 457.81mg 19%
Potassium 502.12mg 11%
Total Carbs 20.26g 7%
Sugars 2.98g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 6%
Protein 27.37g 55%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.3mg 19%
Calcium 252.2mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218.13 Kcal (913 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.1g 53%
Cholesterol 60.12mg 46%
Sodium 200.05mg 19%
Potassium 219.41mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.85g 7%
Sugars 1.3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 6%
Protein 11.96g 55%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 10%
Iron 1.5mg 19%
Calcium 110.2mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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