Loaded Vegetable Lasagna

A wholesome and flavorful Italian-inspired dish packed with layers of veggies, tofu ricotta, and plant-based cheeses, perfect for a hearty family meal.
- 1 box whole grain lasagna noodles (gluten-free, no-cook, or your preferred type)
Vegetable Mixture Layer:
- 1 carrot (finely diced)
- 1 zucchini (finely diced)
- 1 yellow squash (finely diced)
- 1 small head of broccoli (finely diced)
Bell Pepper Layer:
- 1/2 green bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1/2 orange bell pepper (finely diced)
Tofu Ricotta Layer:
- 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu (drained overnight in the refrigerator)
- 1 bunch organic spinach (finely chopped)
- 1/2 large bunch fresh basil (finely chopped)
Tomato Sauce Layer:
- 1 bottle oil-free organic tomato sauce
- 1/2 large bunch fresh Italian basil
Spice Mixture:
- 1-2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- Salt to taste
Cauli Parmesan:
- 2 cups finely grated cauliflower
- 3-4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Vegan Parmesan:
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3-4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Drain tofu overnight in the refrigerator.
- Steam and finely chop all vegetables.
- Mix the spice mixture to flavor the vegetable and bell pepper layers.
- Make the Cauli Parmesan: Combine grated cauliflower, nutritional yeast, garlic powder and salt. Mix well.
- Make the Vegan Parmesan: Blend raw cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder and salt in a food processor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Crumble the tofu in a bowl. Add chopped spinach, basil and spice mixture. Stir well.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Use a glass or ceramic lasagna dish.
- Start with a layer of tomato sauce. Alternate layers of noodles, vegetable mixture, tofu ricotta, and bell peppers. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the tomato sauce jar, rinse and pour evenly over the top layer.
- Ensure noodles are buried beneath vegetable layers to absorb moisture and cook properly.
- Cover the dish and bake for 1 hour at 350°F.
- Sprinkle with Cauli Parmesan or Vegan Parmesan.
- Serve hot with a fresh salad and garlic bread.
- Enjoy your wholesome and delicious plant-based lasagna!
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