Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna
This Gluten-Free Zucchini Lasagna uses lentils for a vegan Bolognese sauce that is out of this world! It’s a great way to get more veggies in your diet. To make, you’ll need a mandoline (unless you’ve got some serious knife skills).
Zucchini Lasagna
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredients
For the lasagna:
- 3 large zucchini
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese or vegan mozzarella, grated (I used Violife)
- 1 recipe Vegan Alfredo Sauce (see below)
For the vegan Bolognese sauce:
- 6 cloves garlic , finely chopped
- 22 ounces pure tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 lemon , juiced
- Generous pinch of salt
- 1½ cups French lentils, cooked
Instructions
- Using a mandoline, thinly slice zucchini lengthwise into ⅛-inch thick slices and set on paper towels. Place more paper towels on top and gently press out the water as best you can.
- Turn oven to broil and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay zucchini slices onto the baking sheet without crowding, and place in oven for 3 minutes. (You might have to do this in a few batches, so as not to overcrowd the tray.) Gently flip zucchini slices and bake the other side for another 2 minutes. (This will help to get more moisture out of the zucchini, which is necessary to prevent the lasagna from being watery.) Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then gently pat out any excess moisture with paper towels.
- To make the sauce, combine garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Pulse lentils in a blender or food processor and add to the saucepan. Cook sauce for 30 minutes, until thick and the liquid is reduced by almost half.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In an 8x11-inch casserole dish, spread a thin, even layer of Bolognese on the bottom and layer the zucchini on top to cover. Pour a thin layer of Alfredo sauce over top of zucchini. Then sprinkle with a thin layer of mozzarella. Repeat the process until all your ingredients are used up (ending with the mozzarella).
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes. Let lasagna sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Lasagna
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 709mg30%
Potassium 550mg16%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 830IU17%
Vitamin C 27.3mg33%
Calcium 243mg24%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Servings: 1 cups
Calories: 546kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and strained*
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon , juiced
- 1 cup water, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
Instructions
- In a blender, add soaked/strained cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, water, onion powder (if using), and salt. Blend until creamy and smooth.
Notes
*Cashews must be soaked in advance, otherwise pour boiling water over cashews in a bowl and let sit for 1 hour. If you do not have time for this, or if you can’t have nuts, you can also substitute the cashews for hemp hearts. Hemp hearts require no soaking before use.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Alfredo Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546
Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Sodium 410mg17%
Potassium 861mg25%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin C 41.9mg51%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 6.8mg38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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