Almost Vegan Lasagna Recipe
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Ingredients : Almost Vegan Lasagna Recipe
FILLING
1 cup Green lentils, washed
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 large Onion, diced
1 medium Carrot, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups Mushrooms, sliced
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups Tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp Tomato paste
1 tbsp Parsley
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Marjoram
1 tsp Soy sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
PASTA
Lasagna strips, enough for 3 layers
BECHAMEL SAUCE
3 1/2 cups Water
1/2 cup Cashews
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp White pepper
1 Bay leaf
1 dash Nutmeg
ROUX
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
1/2 cup All-purpose flour
TOPPING
1 1/2 cups Mozzarella style soy cheese OR Italian, (optional) style almond cheese
Rinse lentils & cook for about 25 minutes until soft. Drain, reserving
the stock.
Heat oil in a large skillet & saute onions for 3 minutes. Add carrots,
garlic & mushrooms & continue to saute for 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally to prevent burning. Add cooked lentils, tomatoes, tomato
paste, herbs & soy sauce. Add a little of the reserved stock if mixture
is too dry. Cover & cook for 20 minutes to ensure that the flavours are
well blended.
Meanwhile cook enough lasagna strips to make 3 layers. Cook only till al
dente.
BECHAMEL SAUCE: Combine the water, cashews, salt, pepper & nutmeg in the
blender & blend till smooth. Make the roux by heating the oil in a pot &
stirring in the flour when hot. Slowly add the cashew milk, add the bay
leaf & bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. When boiling, reduce
heat to very low & simmer for about 1 minute or until the sauce starts to
thicken. Set aside. Remove bay leaf before using.
Oil a casserole dish. Put a layer of lasagna in the bottom & layer with
the lentil mixture followed by the bechamel sauce. Repeat, ending with a
layer of bechamel. Top with shredded soy cheese if desired. Bake at 350F
for 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Posted by Mark Satterly in Intercook
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