You’re going to love this recipe. Everyone I share it with goes crazy for it and cannot believe it’s gluten and dairy free. The perfect “low-carb,” comfort meal.
Veggie “Cheese” Bake
• 1 small eggplant – cut 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 zucchini – cut 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 yellow squash – cut 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 red or organe pepper – remove seeds and cut into quarters
• 1 jar organic spaghetti sauce (low sugar)
• Cashew Cheese (see recipe)
• Olive Oil (I have a Misto so the olive oil sprays on evenly)- I drizzle this on the top to make it yummy.
Instructions:
a) Set oven to 425 degrees. In 9 X 9 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce.
b) Layer as follows: eggplant, sauce, cheese, sauce, zucchini, sauce, yellow squash, cheese, sauce, red pepper, sauce, orange pepper, and sauce.
c) Cover and bake for 60 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
Cashew Cheese*:
- 1 ½ cups raw, organic cashews (soak 1-2 hours to soften but it’s okay to skip)
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup water
- 2 TB fresh, lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
- 1/4 cup frsh basil
- ½ tsp sea salt
Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender. Adjust to suite your taste buds by adding more lemon or other spices (oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper, etc.)
*adapted for this recipe to make it thinner than the Basil Cashew Cheese
This veggie recipe looks amazing. I can’t wait to make it.
Charlene it is super yummy. Cheesy flavor without the cheese;)
This is just delicious! Love it!
So glad you liked it Robin! It’s one of my favorites.
Recipe looks great! Looking for something to make for a new mom who is a vegetarian, recommendation for using cheese (shred mozz?)? Thanks!
Hi Laura. Absolutely make the recipe your own. The cashew cheese really does taste take cheese but if you want to swap it out go for it. I’ve used feta which was yummy. Any cheese will work. If you can purchase organic cheese. Field Crest makes a lentil based sausage which is a perfect add-on too. Let me know how it turns out.
Thanks, will do!!