Almost Vegan Lasagna

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	237ml	Green lentils - washed
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - diced (large)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Carrot - thinly sliced (medium)
1 1/2 cups	355ml	Mushrooms - sliced
2		Garlic cloves - chopped
2 cups	125g / 4.4oz	Tomatoes - diced
2 tablespoons	30ml	Tomato paste
1 tablespoon	15ml	Parsley
1 teaspoon	5ml	Oregano
1 teaspoon	5ml	Marjoram
1 teaspoon	5ml	Soy sauce
		Salt and pepper to taste
		pasta
		Lasagna strips - enough for 3 layers
		Bechamel sauce
3 1/2 cups	829ml	Water
1/2 cup	118ml	Cashews
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	White pepper
1		Bay leaf
1		D nutmeg
		Roux
1/4 cup	59ml	Vegetable oil
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	All-purpose flour
		Topping
1 1/2 cups	219g / 7.7oz	Mozzarella style soy cheese

Recipe Instructions

Rinse lentils and cook for about 25 minutes until soft. Drain, reserving the stock.

Heat oil in a large skillet and sauteeonions for 3 minutes. Add carrots, garlic and mushrooms and continue to sauteefor 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add cooked lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs and soy sauce. Add a little of the reserved stock if mixture is too dry. Cover and cook for 20 minutes to ensure that the flavours are well blended.

Meanwhile cook enough lasagna strips to make 3 layers. Cook only till al dente.

BÉCHAMEL SAUCE: Combine the water, cashews, salt, pepper and nutmeg in the blender and blend till smooth. Make the roux by heating the oil in a pot and stirring in the flour when hot. Slowly add the cashew milk, add the bay leaf and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. When boiling, reduce heat to very low and simmer for about 1 minute or until the sauce starts to thicken. Set aside. Remove bay leaf before using. Oil a casserole dish. Put a layer of lasagna in the bottom and layer with the lentil mixture followed by the bechamel sauce.

Repeat, ending with a layer of bechamel. Top with shredded soy cheese if desired. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Source:
In the Kitchen with Rosie

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