Lasagna can be very high in carbohydrates, which may not work well for those following a low carbohydrate diet. This High Protein Gluten-Free Lasagna recipe has all the same flavors as your favorite lasagna without the carbs!

The chicken crust replaces the noodles and provides protein, while spinach adds color and flavor. Plus, you get an added bonus of vegetables with this dish!

How to Make High Protein Gluten-Free Lasagna

This low carbohydrate chicken crust lasagna recipe will provide you with the same delicious flavors as traditional lasagna without all of the carbs!

White Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp grass-fed butter
• 1 tsp grated garlic
• 2 tbsps quinoa flour or tapioca starch
• 2 cups macadamia or oat milk
• 1/2 cup raw parmesan cheese
• sea salt and ground white pepper
• 1 egg yolk

Preparation

1. Add butter and garlic to a preheated pan and cook over medium heat for 10 seconds.
2. Add quinoa flour, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes (don’t let it brown).
3. Pour in macadamia milk and cook, stirring, stir until the sauce thickens. It will have a creamy consistency similar to bechamel sauce.
4. Turn off the heat, add egg yolk and cheese, stirring until well-combined.
5. Transfer sauce to a bowl and set aside.

High Protein Gluten-Free Lasagna

Ingredients

Double recipe of  High protein pasta for the lasagna ( 2 separate batches)

• 1 ½ tsps avocado oil
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• 1 cup onion, diced
• salt and ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken spaghetti sauce
• 1 ½ cup prepared white sauce
• 6 to 8 high prepared lasagna sheets
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, divided
• parsley, finely chopped
• Basil leaves, to garnish

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F/177C° and lightly grease a medium baking pan with avocado oil.
2. Heat 1/2 teaspoon avocado oil in a frypan pan over medium heat. Add spinach, garlic, and a dash of salt, and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and remove the extra moisture with a paper towel.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil to the same frypan, add onions with a dash of salt and pepper, and cook until translucent. Bring back the spinach to the pan and mix well; set aside.
4. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce with chicken onto the bottom of the pan and arrange a layer of 3 to 4 pasta sheets on top.
5. Add a layer of spinach, and white sauce, and sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
6. Cover with the remaining pasta sheets, red sauce, spinach, white sauce, and cheese.
7. Bake until the sauce is bubbling.
8.   Sprinkle with parsley and parmesan cheese and garnish with basil leaves.

How This Recipe Benefits Your Thyroid

1. Grass-Fed Butter

Grass-fed butter provides healthy fats and vitamin A, which supports thyroid hormone production and cellular function.

2. Garlic

Garlic contains sulfur compounds and antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and support detoxification, promoting thyroid health.

3. Quinoa Flour or Tapioca Starch

These gluten-free alternatives support healthy digestion and prevent inflammation, aiding the thyroid in functioning optimally.

4. Macadamia or Oat Milk

Both options are rich in nutrients. Macadamia milk contains healthy fats, while oat milk provides fiber and antioxidants, both supporting thyroid health and hormone production.

5. Raw Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan cheese is a source of protein, calcium, and iodine, all essential for thyroid health and bone strength.

6. Sea Salt

Sea salt provides natural minerals, including iodine, which is critical for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.

7. Egg Yolk

Egg yolks are packed with selenium and iodine, two key nutrients for thyroid function and hormone regulation.

8. Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, reducing inflammation and supporting the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

9. Spinach

Spinach contains magnesium, iron, and antioxidants that combat oxidative stress, essential for maintaining thyroid health.

10. Onion

Onions are rich in sulfur compounds that support detoxification and reduce inflammation, benefiting thyroid function.

11. Chicken Spaghetti Sauce

This sauce, typically rich in tomatoes and chicken, provides lycopene and protein, both crucial for supporting the immune system and thyroid health.

12. Lasagna Sheets

Opting for whole-grain or gluten-free lasagna sheets ensures better digestion, which is linked to thyroid health.

13. Parsley and Basil

These herbs are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants, which help reduce oxidative stress and support thyroid function.

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Notes and information

Note: I use organic ingredients as much as possible. This way, I can get beneficial nutrients and avoid harmful pesticides, hormones, and chemicals that affect our thyroid and health in general.