Towering Tofu Lasagna with Eggplant and Zucchini

1. 1

   Wrap tofu in a paper towel and microwave for 1-2 minutes.

2. 2

   Discard paper towel and cut into 8 equally thick slices.

3. 3

   Slice zucchini and eggplant into into round slices 1/2 inch or 1 cm thick.

4. 4

   Cut the tomato into thinner thin slices.

5. 5

   Heat about 2 Tbsp oil in a frying pan on medium.

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   Lightly fry tofu, eggplant and zucchini slices on both sides until a little browned/a little softened, then sprinkle with salt, pepper and herbs.

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   Add more oil to frying pan if things start to stick.

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   Eggplant tends to need more oil than other things.

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   Grease a gratin or baking dish with a bit of vegetable oil, and pour in about 1/3 of the tomato sauce.

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    Lay down 4 slices of tofu as the bottom layer with zucchini layer on top of that.

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    Pour over another 1/3 of the sauce.

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    Sprinkle in some fresh ginger here if using.

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    On top of that, add layer of eggplant & remaining tofu slices.

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    Pour over remaining sauce.

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    Sprinkle cheese evenly over the lasagna.

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    Lastly, lay the slices of tomato over top.

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    Place in toaster oven or top rack of oven and turn on broil setting.

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    Cook until the cheese melts and slightly browns.

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    I think I baked mine a bit too brown here, but YUM!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.