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:
- 1-2 Organic Zucchini (depends on size)
Cheese-like Filling:
- 1 cup Organic, Raw Cashews
- 1 Organic Lemon
- 2 - 4 tsps Nutritional Yeast
- 1 clove Organic Garlic (optional)
- 1/4 - 1 tsp spices to your taste (ex: 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 springs 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, if need 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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