Almost Vegan Lasagna Recipe

Name: Almost Vegan Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, green washed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onions diced; 1 medium carrots thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups mushrooms sliced; 2 cloves garlic chopped; 2 cups tomatoes diced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1 teaspoon soy sauce, tamari; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 box lasagna noodles enough for 3 layers; 3 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cups cashew nuts; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoons white pepper; 1 each bay leaves; 1 dash nutmeg; 1/4 cups vegetable oil; 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 1/2 cups soy cheese, mozzarella or italian style almond cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils, green washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onions diced
1 medium carrots thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups mushrooms sliced
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 cups tomatoes diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon parsley leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon soy sauce, tamari
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 box lasagna noodles enough for 3 layers
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 cups cashew nuts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1 each bay leaves
1 dash nutmeg
1/4 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 1/2 cups soy cheese, mozzarella or italian style almond cheese (optional)

1
Rinse lentils & cook for about 25 minutes until soft.
2
Drain, reserving the stock.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet & saute onions for 3 minutes.
4
Add carrots, garlic & mushrooms & continue to saute for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
5
Add cooked lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs & soy sauce.
6
Add a little of the reserved stock if mixture is too dry.
7
Cover & cook for 20 minutes to ensure that the flavours are well blended.
8
Meanwhile cook enough lasagna strips to make 3 layers.
9
Cook only until al dente.
10
BECHAMEL SAUCE: Combine the water, cashews, salt, pepper & nutmeg in the blender & blend until smooth.
11
Make the roux by heating the oil in a pot & stirring in the flour when hot.
12
Slowly add the cashew milk, add the bay leaf & bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
13
When boiling, reduce heat to very low & simmer for about 1 minute or until the sauce starts to thicken.
14
Set aside.
15
Remove bay leaf before using.
16
Oil a casserole dish.
17
Put a layer of lasagna in the bottom & layer with the lentil mixture followed by the bechamel sauce.
18
Repeat, ending with a layer of bechamel.
19
Top with shredded soy cheese if desired.
20
Bake at 350F (180C) for 35 minutes.
21
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, green washed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onions diced, 1 medium carrots thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Almost Vegan Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Almost Vegan Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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