This Vegan Cheesy Spinach Zucchini Lasagna will give you 280 kcal. You will prepare it in one hour and five minutes. It will become very delicious and flavorful for you. This lasagna will use a few kitchen tools and ingredients. We will add zucchini, spinach, tomato sauce, cashews, and seasonings to make this Vegan Cheesy Spinach Zucchini Lasagna. These things will make your dish nutritious and satisfying. The preparation of this recipe is really simple and fun. Serve this dish with salads, soups, and bread. Make it for gatherings, occasions, parties, or dinner. You can also keep it in a tight box for four days.
STATS:
- Diet: Vegan
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Total duration: 1 hour and 5 minutes
- Course: Main
- Portion size: One slice
- Cook duration: Forty minutes
- Servings: Eight
- Number of calories: 280 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Foil
- Blender
- Mixing bowl
- Paper towel
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- 9 x 13-inch baking dish
INGREDIENTS:
ZUCCHINI LAYER:
- 3 large, thinly cut, lengthwise zucchini
SPINACH FILLING:
- Half tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup firm crumbled tofu
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
TOMATO SAUCE:
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Half tsp dried oregano
VEGAN CHEESE SAUCE:
- One cup raw cashews (soak for two hours)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Two tbsp nutritional yeast
- One tbsp lemon juice
- Half tsp salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- You do not need to use pasta sheets if using zucchini. Zucchini is also the main thing in your dish. Your lasagna will become softer too. Whole wheat lasagna noodles are also an option for you.
SPINACH:
- This is also the main item to add to your vegan lasagna. Spinach will make your lasagna colorful and healthy, too. You will blend it with tofu to make a satisfying filling. Kale can also work fine for your use in this dish.
TOFU:
- Tofu will make the lasagna filling more creamy, and it will also include protein in your recipe. Vegan ricotta is another substitute for you.
MARINARA SAUCE:
- This will make your lasagna feel like an actual Italian dish. You will also feel moisture from it. Make a tomato sauce yourself to use as a substitute.
CASHEWS:
- We will blend soaked cashews for the smooth and creamy cheese sauce for your dish. You can also directly use vegan cream sauce for this purpose.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- This ingredient will make your dish taste cheesy. It will also include nutrition in your dish.
SALT:
- Adding salt will improve the flavor of your vegan lasagna.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat your oven to 180°C.
- Dry the zucchini slices with the help of paper towels.
- Now take a bowl.
- Add garlic powder, pepper, salt, spinach, and tofu to it.
- Mix all of them together.
- Then take a clean blender.
- Add salt, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, almond milk, and soaked cashews.
- Blend all of these things to make a smooth mixture.
- Take your baking dish.
- Add some marinara sauce to the bottom of it.
- Then put some zucchini slices on top.
- Now use some marinara sauce.
- Then add some vegan cream sauce.
- You have to repeat this till you fill the dish.
- Place foil on your dish.
- Then bake it for 30 minutes.
- Take the foil away and then bake for ten minutes again.
- Resting time for this lasagna is ten minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGAN BREADS:
- Garlic Whole Wheat Bread
- Vegan Focaccia
- Toasted Sourdough
VEGAN SOUPS:
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Lentil Vegetable Soup
- Minestrone
DRINKS:
- Fresh Lemon Water
- Iced Green Tea
- Sparkling Water with Mint
SALADS:
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Lemon Arugula Salad
- Avocado Corn Salad
TIPS:
- Drying your zucchini slices is important for a good texture.
- You can put the cashews in warm water so they get soft quickly.
- Wait for some time after baking and then cut it up.
- You can keep the slices in a tight box to heat them later on for serving.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add this lasagna to a closed dish to keep it for four days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the lasagna slices and keep them frozen for two months.
FAQs:
Will frozen spinach work for my lasagna?
- Yes, add it after defrosting and draining it properly.
Can I remove nuts from this dish?
- You can easily use sunflower seeds to make this lasagna nut-free.
Why is there extra liquid in my dish?
- You have to dry the zucchini slices to remove too much moisture.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 17 g
Iron: 3 g
Calcium: 120 g
Calories: 280 kcal
Vitamin A: 4200 IU
Net Carbs: 14 g
Potassium: 620 g
Total Carbs: 18 g
Sodium: 420 g
