Smoky Eggplant-Kale Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr5 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Smoky Eggplant-Kale Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

3 medium Chinese eggplants

cut into 1/2-inch rounds

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms

1 yellow onion

chopped

3 cloves garlic

2 teaspoons dried basil

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

or to taste

1 bunch kale

chopped

2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

2 tablespoons tahini

salt and pepper to taste

1 (12 ounce) box no-boil lasagna noodles

1 (8 ounce) container smoked tofu

diced

3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

½ cup bread crumbs

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Place eggplant slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until tender 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until onions are soft and translucent about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic basil and cayenne pepper. Add kale and cook until wilted about 5 minutes more. Add tomatoes and tahini and simmer for 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Follow by alternating layers of lasagna noodles baked eggplant tofu and mozzarella cheese. Continue with remaining ingredients finishing with a layer of noodles topped by sauce and covered in mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Smoky Eggplant-Kale Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 570.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.1g 72%

Carbohydrates: 67.5g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 16.6g 66%

Sugars: 13.1g

Fat: 18.3g 28%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 38.6mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 13041.7IU 261%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.9mg 61%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 109.1mg 182%

Folate: 108.9mcg 27%

Calcium: 624mg 62%

Iron: 6.4mg 35%

Magnesium: 89.7mg 32%

Potassium: 1242.4mg 35%

Sodium: 542.3mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 165.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.