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Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna

Delicious Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna for Guilt-Free Indulgence

This Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna redefines comfort food with roasted eggplant, mushroom filling, and rich marinara. A healthy, flavorful alternative that satisfies cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant Layers
  • 2 medium Eggplant Firm and shiny varieties
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting eggplant and sautéing
For the Mushroom Filling
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Cremini or mixed varieties
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Dairy-free options available
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, optional
  • 1 large Egg Or flax egg for vegan
For Assembly
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Low-sugar preferred
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded; dairy-free option available
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs Oregano, basil or fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment or oil.
  2. Slice the eggplant into ½ inch rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Roast the salted eggplant slices for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden.
  4. Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until tender.
  5. Mix ricotta with egg, Parmesan, and herbs until smooth to prepare the cheese mixture.
  6. Layer marinara, eggplant, ricotta mixture, and mushrooms in a baking dish. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with mozzarella cheese and cover with foil. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the lasagna to rest before serving for tidier slices. Customize with different vegetables or cheeses for personal preference.

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