Vibrant Veggie Delight: Zesty Vegan Zucchini Lasagna!
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Prepare yourself for a flavor-packed journey with our zesty vegan zucchini lasagna—a guilt-free indulgence that'll leave you craving more! Let's dive in! 🌱💥
Ingredients:
For the Zucchini Noodles:
4 medium zucchinis
For the Mushroom Mix:
24 ounces mushrooms, diced
2 medium onions, diced
1 large red pepper, diced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
Kale:
1 bunch (300 g) kale, chopped
For the Tomato Sauce:
28 ounces can salt-free crushed or chopped tomatoes
6 ounces can salt-free tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
For the Cheese Sauce:
2 cups raw cashews
3 cloves garlic
1 cup water
½ cup nutritional yeast
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons salt-free stone-ground mustard
Instructions:
Prep the Zucchini Noodles: Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin strips. Set aside.
Prepare the Mushroom Mix: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced mushrooms, onions, and red pepper until tender. Add smoked paprika and onion powder. Stir well and set aside.
Tend to the Kale: Steam or blanch the chopped kale until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.
Create the Tomato Sauce: In a saucepan, combine crushed or chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Whip Up the Cheese Sauce: In a high-speed blender, combine cashews, garlic, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and stone-ground mustard. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer the ingredients: start with a thin layer of tomato sauce, followed by zucchini noodles, mushroom mix, kale, and a drizzle of cheese sauce. Repeat until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a final layer of zucchini noodles and a topping of cheese sauce.
Bake to Perfection: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy: Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley if desired.
Get ready to savor every mouthwatering bite of this zesty vegan zucchini lasagna—a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures that'll leave you coming back for seconds. Enjoy! 🌱🍽️
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