Towering Tofu Lasagna with Eggplant and Zucchini
- 1 block firm tofu
- 6 slices eggplant (about 1 small or 1/2 larger one)
- 6 slices zucchini (about 1 small or half-ish a large one)
- 1 large tomato
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, plus more if needed
- 1 Tbsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 1 handful mozzarella or other melty cheese
- Wrap tofu in a paper towel and microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Discard paper towel and cut into 8 equally thick slices.
- Slice zucchini and eggplant into into round slices 1/2 inch or 1 cm thick.
- Cut the tomato into thinner thin slices.
- Heat about 2 Tbsp oil in a frying pan on medium.
- Lightly fry tofu, eggplant and zucchini slices on both sides until a little browned/a little softened, then sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbs.
- Add more oil to frying pan if things start to stick.
- Eggplant tends to need more oil than other things.
- Grease a gratin or baking dish with a bit of vegetable oil, and pour in about 1/3 of the tomato sauce.
- Lay down 4 slices of tofu as the bottom layer with zucchini layer on top of that.
- Pour over another 1/3 of the sauce.
- Sprinkle in some fresh ginger here if using.
- On top of that, add layer of eggplant & remaining tofu slices.
- Pour over remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the lasagna.
- Lastly, lay the slices of tomato over top.
- Place in toaster oven or top rack of oven and turn on broil setting.
- Cook until the cheese melts and slightly browns.
- I think I baked mine a bit too brown here, but YUM!
eggplant, zucchini, tomato, vegetable oil, italian herbs, tomato sauce, fresh ginger, handful mozzarella
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/234928-towering-tofu-lasagna-with-eggplant-and-zucchini (may not work)