Vegan Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

If you think lasagnas made from zucchinis are not as delicious as the traditional ones, we urge you to try this flavorful recipe, which is great for a plant-based diet.
If you think lasagnas made from zucchinis are not as delicious as the traditional ones, we urge you to try this flavorful recipe, which is great for a plant-based diet.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups raw macadamia nuts or soaked blanched almonds
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 4 zucchinis
  • ½ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt + pinch black pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese, grated
  • 20oz/600g low-carb marinara sauce
Prep time Cook time Total time
30 minutes 45 minutes  1 hour 15 minutes

How to prepare:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
  2. Grind the macadamia nuts using a food processor or blender.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients: fresh basil, oregano, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil (optional), salt, pepper, water, and vegan parmesan cheese in the processor.
  4. Put 1 cup marinara sauce and thinly sliced zucchini in a 9×13-inch baking dish for the base.
  5. Scoop tiny spoonfuls of your mixture over the zucchini and spread thinly. Add marinara sauce and zucchini by making layers. The zucchini and sauce go on top. Add vegan parmesan and cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, and then remove the foil to bake for another 15 minutes.
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