Veggie-Rific Noodle-Free Lasagna
- 3 medium zucchini, ends removed, sliced lengthwise
- 1 large portabella mushroom, sliced into strips
- 1 large eggplant, ends removed, sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 14 teaspoon garlic powder
- 14 teaspoon onion powder
- 14 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, thoroughly drained and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons fat-free liquid egg substitute (or 1 egg white)
- 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash ground nutmeg
- 1 cup ground-beef-style soy crumbles, thawed from frozen
- 12 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated
- Preheat oven to 425* F.
- Lay a couple paper towels next to the stove; as you cook the veggies, transfer them to the paper towels to drain excess moisture.
- Bring a large grill pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove.
- Add zucchini, portabella mushroom, and eggplant, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes per side.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine crushed tomatoes with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning and honey, if using.
- Mix well and set aside.
- In another large bowl, combine spinach, egg substitute, ricotta cheese, basil, salt, and nutmeg.
- Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Evenly coat the bottom of an 8" x 8" pan with about half of the seasoned crushed tomatoes.
- Evenly layer half of the sliced veggies over the tomatoes.
- Spread half of the spinach mixture into an even layer over the veggies.
- Top evenly with soy crumbles.
- Evenly layer remaining veggies into the pan, placing them perpendicular(crosswise) to the first layer, followed by the remaining spinach mixture.
- Evenly cover with remaining seasoned crushed tomatoes.
- Evenly sprinkle mozzarella cheese and grated topping over the crushed tomatoes.
- Bake in the oven until lasagna is hot and mozzarella cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly, cut into quarters.
- Enjoy!
zucchini, portabella mushroom, eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, onion powder, italian seasoning, honey, liquid egg substitute, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, salt, ground nutmeg, groundbeef, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/veggie-rific-noodle-free-lasagna-463967 (may not work)