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Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna

Heavenly Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna You'll Crave

Enjoy a delicious and comforting Vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna, packed with roasted eggplants, mushrooms, and creamy ricotta.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Filling
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
For the Cheese Layer
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Lasagna Assembly
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or grease them with olive oil.
  2. Slice the eggplants into even rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let them rest on paper towels for 15 minutes.
  3. Roast the eggplant slices for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
  4. Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, then add garlic and chopped mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are tender, seasoning with herbs and spices.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, and parsley until smooth.
  6. Spread a layer of marinara in a baking dish and start layering with eggplant, ricotta mixture, mushroom filling, marinara, and mozzarella.
  7. Repeat the layers and finish with marinara and mozzarella on top. Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to salt the eggplant and let rest to remove moisture. Customize with different vegetables to suit your taste.

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