One Pot Vegan Eggplant Lasagna Recipe By Tasty Food

VEGAN EGGPLANT LASAGNA

Steps:

• Add salt to the eggplant slices on both sides and place them in a colander in the sink to remove excess water and bitterness for about 15 minutes. This step is optional, but if you omit it, your lasagna probably will have too much liquid.
• Rinse and dry salted eggplant slices well. Then grill them (or cook them in a skillet) until golden brown (no oil needed).
• Preheat the oven to 400ºF or 200ºC.
• I used a 9 1/4″ x 6″ x 2″ or 23 x 15 x 5 cm baking dish, but you can use any other rectangular or square dish you want.
• Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking or casserole dish. Top with a layer of eggplant slices (see photo).
• Spoon 1/3 of the vegan tofu ricotta over the eggplant slices and spread into an even layer. Then top with some vegan parmesan cheese (about 2 tbsp), some marinara sauce and another layer of eggplant slices. Repeat this step twice (our lasagna had 4 layers of eggplant slices).
• Finally, add some marinara sauce and parmesan cheese on top.
• Bake the eggplant lasagna for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Serve and enjoy.
• Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days.

LOW-CARB EGGPLANT LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cut off the ends of the eggplant, then slice lengthwise about ⅛-inch (3-mm) thick.
• Sprinkle the eggplant slices with sea salt on both sides and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
• Lightly grease a griddle pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Grill the eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks are visible. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-low heat, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned. Add the crushed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of salt, stirring well to incorporate the garlic and red pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, reducing the heat if the sauce begins to bubble too much. Add the basil and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, beat the egg, then add the ricotta, 1½ cups (150 g) of mozzarella, ¾ cup (80 g) of Parmesan, and the Italian seasoning. Mix well to combine.
• Assemble the lasagna. In a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish, add enough sauce to cover the bottom of the dish and spread in an even layer. Add a layer of eggplant slices, covering the bottom of the dish completely. It's okay if the eggplant slices overlap slightly. Add a layer of the ricotta mixture and spread in a thin, even layer. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
• Bake for 45 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
• Turn the broiler on high and broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese on top is browned and bubbly.
• Remove the lasagna from the oven and let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving to give the lasagna time to set.
• Serve garnished with fresh basil.
• Enjoy!

VEGAN LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375º F (190º C).
• In a food processor combine tofu, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper, blend until smooth, then set aside and rinse out food processor.
• In the food processor combine walnuts, garlic, oil, liquid smoke, soy sauce, smoked paprika, oregano, rosemary, and pepper, blend until well mixed, then set aside and rinse out food processor.
• In the food processor chop up mushrooms so that they are in small chunks.
• In a large pan cook mushrooms so that liquid is released and evaporated, about 6-8 minutes. Clear out a circle in the middle, add onion and oil, sautè onion until translucent, add walnut mixture and mix well.
• In a large sauce pan cook lasagna noodles for half of time required.
• In a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) lasagna pan add 2 cups (520 g) of red sauce to cover the bottom, then layer 4 half-cooked lasagna noodles, then spread ricotta mixture over top, followed by "meat" mixture, and then more red sauce. Repeat until finished. Cover with Aluminum foil.
• Bake in oven for 25 minutes, remove aluminum foil and bake for 5 more minutes.
• Allow to cool about 10-15 minutes then cut into ninths, serve.
• Enjoy!

ONE POT VEGAN EGGPLANT LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the pesto cashew cream cubes: In a blender, combine the cashews, olive oil, basil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
• Grease an ice cube tray with nonstick spray. Spoon the pesto into the cups in the tray. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until the cubes are firm, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
• Make the lasagna: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ¼ cup (60 ml) of olive oil to the pot and swirl to evenly coat. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and caramelized, 30 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to a bowl and set aside.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot. Then, add the carrot, celery, and onion, and cook, stirring, until softened and starting to caramelize, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the wine and cook, stirring, until completely evaporated, about 4 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and garlic, and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized, about 2 minutes over medium heat.
• Stir in the reserved eggplant, vegetable stock, and crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
• Remove the pesto cubes from the ice cube tray, and immediately distribute the frozen pesto cubes throughout the eggplant sauce.
• Using your fingers or a pair of tongs, insert the noodle pieces vertically in the sauce around the pot. Cover the pot.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 18 minutes, then uncover the pot and use a spatula to push down the exposed noodles so they are covered in sauce. Cover and cook for 18 minutes more, until the noodles are tender.
• Uncover and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top of the lasagna. Cover again and cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat.
• Sprinkle the lasagna with parsley and serve with garlic bread alongside.
• Enjoy!