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Vegetable Lasagna

April 18, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Vegetable Lasagna -- Epicurean VeganThis lasagna is delicious, simple and healthy! I used the same tofu mixture recipe as the Stuffed Shells and it was perfect for this meal. I used the no-boil lasagna noodles since they’re such a time saver–just make sure that every inch gets covered with sauce, otherwise, any bare spots won’t cook and will be crunchy.

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbs olive oil
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
2-1/2 C zucchini, sliced thin
2-1/2 C portobello mushrooms, sliced
2/3 C onion, chopped
1 14-oz pgk. extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 jar marinara sauce, divided into thirds (I like Newman’s Own)
1/4-1/3 C nutritional yeast
1 C fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbs lemon juice
8-oz vegan mozzarella, shredded

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375.
To make tofu mixture: Add tofu, basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice to a food processor and process well until the mixture resembles ricotta cheese. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the onions, zucchini and mushrooms in the olive oil for about 5-8 minutes, just enough to soften them.
In a 15″ baking pan, line the bottom with 4 of the lasagna noodles. Top with half of the tofu mixture, half of vegetables, sprinkle with a layer of cheese and then 1/3 of the sauce.

Vegetable Lasagna -- Epicurean VeganTop with another 4 noodles, the other half of the tofu mixture and other half of veggies. Add another thin layer of cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. Top with remaining 4 noodles, rest of sauce and rest of cheese.

Vegetable Lasagna -- Epicurean VeganBake uncovered for 30-35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!

Vegetable Lasagna -- Epicurean Vegan

Filed Under: Dinners Tagged With: basil, dairy-free, Italian, lasagna, Portobellos, Vegan, zucchini

Baked Zucchini Fries (and other stuff…)

January 21, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Baked Zucchini Fries -- Epicurean VeganI really like to experiment with vegetables and spices and see what I can cook up. I had some zucchini in the crisper (which weren’t getting any crisper), so I decided to make fries out of them. I served this with spaghetti and they tasted extra yummy dipped in the spaghetti sauce.

INGREDIENTS:
3 medium zucchini, cut into long wedges
1/2 C plain bread crumbs
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/8-1/4 C toasted sesame seeds
1/8 C vegetable oil
1/4 C lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil. Combine lemon juice and oil in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, sesame seeds, paprika, and garlic salt. Coat zucchini slices in the lemon juice mixture and then coat them in the bread crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet.

Baked Zucchini Fries -- Epicurean VeganBake for about 25-30 mins until they start to brown. The toasted sesame seeds really add a nice flavor. Like I said, I served these with spaghetti, so I ladled a little extra sauce in small bowls for dipping, and they were even more delicious!
Since it was just boring, ol’ spaghetti, I wanted to spice it up, so I sauteed about 10 sliced mushrooms in olive oil and Burgundy cooking wine.

Marinated Mushrooms -- Epicurean VeganOnce sauteed until tender, I added them to the warmed sauce. It just gives it a bit more flavor and then it’s not just boring old spaghetti anymore.

This is my favorite red cooking wine. It’s actually just a really cheap table wine, and for 4 whopping liters of it, it’s only about $12! It is great for sauteeing, adding to soups and pretty much anything requiring red cooking wine–but I won’t attempt to drink it though! There’s a particular “gourmet” dried soup mix I get at my favorite kitchen store–Hungarian Mishroom–and I always add a couple splashes of this wine to it and it is the perfect addition! Anyhow, I thought I’d share it with everyone.

Baked Zucchini Fries -- Epicurean Vegan

Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: fries, sesame seeds, Vegan, vegetables, zucchini

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