Most lasagnas are rich and heavy, and although delicious,
they can leave you feeling sluggish. Not this zucchini lasagna! Longs strips of
zucchini take the place of lasagna noodles and savory Portobello mushrooms pack
the dish with plenty of vegetables for a hearty, yet feel-good meal. The whole
meal comes together quickly!
THIS RECIPE IS :
Dairy Free High Fiber Low Carb Vegan Vegan Wheat Free
COOK TIME: 40 minutes
INGREDIENTS
3 large zucchini
16 ounces firm tofu (I did not add)
1 25-ounce jar tomato basil marinara
1/2 cup vegan pesto
1/2 C vegan cheese
2 large Portobello mushroom caps
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel the zucchini and slice
them into very thin lasagna “noodles.” Lay them on a pan lined with a paper
towel and sprinkle the zucchini slices with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to draw
out the excess water. Set aside for 10 minutes, then blot the water off with
the towel.
Meanwhile, scoop the gills from the Portobello caps and
slice them into medium sized strips. Squeeze the excess water out of the tofu
and crumble it into a medium bowl. Stir in the pesto and mix well.
Heat water in a skillet over medium
heat. Add the Portobello strips and sauté for 3-5 minutes, set aside. In a
9×9-inch pan, lightly grease the sides and bottom with marinara . Layer the bottom of the pan with zucchini slices. Pour 1/2 cup of
marinara on the zucchini, then cover it with 1/3 of the pesto tofu. Sprinkle vegan cheese and repeat the layers until the pan is full.
Arrange tomato slices on top. Bake at 400°F for 40 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes
before serving.
NOTES
Don't skip step one, even if you're in a hurry! The
zucchini noodles will turn mushy in the oven if you don't remove the excess
water.