Lasagna gets a bad rap, but a few simple updates transform this traditionally heavy dish into a healthy satisfying meal.
You can eat a ton of this lasagna and still feel totally good about yourself. That’s what winter’s all about, right?
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Eggplant Zuke Lasagna with Basil Cashew Ricotta
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A noodle-free lasagna with homemade cashew ricotta and a spicy mushroom filling.
Author: The Vegan Video Pantry
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- 1 eggplant, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- ***For the Basil Cashew Ricotta:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups packed fresh basil, stems removed
- 3 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ***For the Mushroom Filling:
- 4 oz or about 8 medium sized crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 oz or about 6 shiitake mushrooms; caps sliced, stems removed and minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- pinch of salt
- ***Optional:
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup shredded Daiya mozzarella
Instructions
- Lay eggplant and zucchini slices on a parchment lined baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil and salt. Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
- To make the basil cashew ricotta, combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until all of the major chunks are removed, but it’s not completely smooth.
- To make the mushroom filling, heat olive oil in a cast iron pan, then add red pepper flakes, minced shiitake stems and garlic. Let those soften for a minute or two, then add in shiitake caps, crimini mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Saute until all the liquids have been removed and mushrooms are tender and browned.
- Assemble the lasagna in a standard sized baking dish however you’d like. As an example, we used a 10 x 7 inch ceramic dish, which yielded three of each layer (eggplant or zucchini noodles, cheese, mushrooms, sauce, repeat). Any standard sized baking dish will work.
- If you want a crusty and/or cheesy topping, sprinkle the top layer with breadcrumbs and/or daiya mozzarella.
- Bake at 375 for 25-35 minutes, until it’s warmed all the way through and browned on top.
Looks SO good!!! WANT NOW.