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Vegan Rainbow Lasagna | Gluten-Free & Whole Foods


  • Author: Dr. Siri Chand

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!