On this episode of Healthytarian Living, host Evita Ochel shows how to make a raw zucchini lasagna and shares nutrition, health, and preparation tips about the meal.

Video Content

• nutrition and health information about the ingredients
• ingredients needed and their quantities
• tools needed
• tips for choosing ingredients and preparation
• a demo of the recipe

Meal Characteristics

• Whole food
• 100% plant-based (vegan)
• Organic and Local (based on availability)
• Raw
• gluten- and wheat-free
• grain free/flour free
• soy- and corn-free
• egg- and dairy-free
• nutrient-dense
• rich in antioxidants
• rich in vitamins
• rich in minerals
• rich in phytonutrients
• rich in fiber
• source of healthy fats
• source of healthy protein
• source of healthy carbohydrates
• cholesterol-free
• naturally low in sodium
• anti-inflammatory
• alkalizing & acid-alkaline balanced
• naturally healing & preventative for many conditions

Goodies Needed

(makes 6 servings in a 9X13 glass dish)

Layers:

• 1 large or 2 medium Organic Zucchini

Cheese-like Filling:

• 1 cup Organic Raw Cashews
• 1 Organic Lemon — for juice
• 2 - 4 tsp Nutritional Yeast — non-GMO
• 1 clove Organic Garlic or Garlic Powder
• 1/4 - 1 tsp Organic Spices — your choice: Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cumin, etc.

Greens Filling:

• several cups of Organic, Soft Leafy Greens (Lettuce or Spinach)

Tomato Sauce Filling:

• 1.5 cups/12 oz Organic Tomato Puree OR 2-4 Organic Tomatoes
• several sprigs of Organic, Fresh Herbs (ex: Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, etc.)
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Organic Cayenne or Chili Pepper OR 1 fresh Organic Jalapeño Pepper
• 1/2 Organic Onion (small-medium)
• 1-2 TBSP Organic nut or seed butter (optional to thicken the sauce)

Tools Needed

• Vitamix blender
• 9X13 Glass Dish
• Stainless steel utensils
• Silicone spatula
• Strainer/sieve
• Glass measuring cup
• Glass cutting board

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