Description
Enjoy the whole food, plant-based vegan spring lasagna that is made with vegetables noodles.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
For the Vegan Ricotta:
- 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
- 1 cup steamed cauliflower
- 1 cup steamed butternut squash
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked for several hours
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup red cabbage
For the Ricotta Flavorings and Spices:
- Sun-dried tomato ricotta: 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Basil ricotta: 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Butternut squash ricotta: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Red cabbage ricotta: 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
For the Lasagna Layers:
- 2 yellow squashes, thinly sliced
- 2 zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 butter nut squash thinly sliced (best to use the narrow upper part so find one with a long neck)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Kale, destemmed and chopped
- 2 beets, thinly sliced – try to find the tricolor type
- 1 large ube yam, thinly sliced
Instructions
Instructions:
Prepare the Vegan Ricotta:
- Blend soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, and salt until smooth to create the cashew cream base. Then add the cauliflower and puree again. It should have a think and heavy consistency. If it does not, then you can let the mixture sit in a cheesecloth or sieve for water to drain.
- Divide the cashew cream into four equal parts.
To each part, add the respective flavoring and blending until smooth.
- Sun-dried tomato ricotta: 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Basil ricotta: 1/2 teaspoon dried grated lemon zest
- Butternut squash ricotta: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Red cabbage ricotta: 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
Prepare the Vegetables
- Use a vegetable peeler or a mandoline to slice the yellow squashes, zucchinis, beets, and ube yam into thin, lasagna-like strips. I used the kitchen aid attachment that slices the vegetables into concentric circles
Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Begin with a layer of yellow squash slices at the bottom of the lasagna pan.
- Spread a portion of one flavored ricotta over the squash.
- Continue layering with zucchini, additional yellow squash, basil and kale, beets, and ube yam, alternating with generous layers of the corresponding flavored ricotta.
- If you like, cover a layer with Miyokos vegan Cashew cheese and swirl with the ricotta.
Bake:
- Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes for a slightly crispy top.
Serve:
- Allow the lasagna to cool before slicing.
- Serve the fragrant, vibrant, and delightful rainbow vegan lasagna and enjoy!
- If you have a slice of a wonderful sourdough toast, that is a great way to enjoy it too!