Eggplant Lasagne
Firstly, don't be discouraged because the how-to instructions look long! This dish is really simple to make; I have just made sure to detail the layering order as clear as I could 😊 So... I got inspired to create this after speaking to an Italian friend who told me about a beautiful sounding, BUT very, very, very time consuming recipe for a lasagne. I decided to try and experiment to see whether I could cut the time down and create something more accessible, easy and of course diabetic-friendly.
Eggplant is known for tasting best when it is pre-soaked... Often this involves about 6 hours in the fridge! But, after talking to my local kebab shop owner, he reckons that the "bitterness" in eggplant has been grown out of the plant over the years, making this soaking business a bit more redundant than it once was. With all this new found wisdom 🤓 I have created a pretty quick lasagne that condenses the whole process! The eggplant itself acts as and replaces the pasta sheets which you would usually have in lasagne. Yay, reducing carbs! Feel free to experiment more with the vegetables you use, for example spinach and pumpkin would work nicely too!
Eggplant is known for tasting best when it is pre-soaked... Often this involves about 6 hours in the fridge! But, after talking to my local kebab shop owner, he reckons that the "bitterness" in eggplant has been grown out of the plant over the years, making this soaking business a bit more redundant than it once was. With all this new found wisdom 🤓 I have created a pretty quick lasagne that condenses the whole process! The eggplant itself acts as and replaces the pasta sheets which you would usually have in lasagne. Yay, reducing carbs! Feel free to experiment more with the vegetables you use, for example spinach and pumpkin would work nicely too!
IngredientsServes: 3 - 4
How toLet's start with the cheese sauce:
Now, let's prep:
How I layered my lasagne: TIP BEFORE STARTING... Make sure to read through the entirety of these instructions below as you will need to divide up some of your ingredients so you can have multiple layers. Don't stress though! Just divide your ingredients roughly / approximately :-)
Here's a more basic & quick breakdown of the layer steps above if this makes it easier for you to divide your ingredients: 1. Eggplant 2. Red onion 3. Sweet basil + salt & pepper 4. Tomatoes 5. Capsicum 6. Majoram 7. Tomatoes 8. Eggplant 9. Mushrooms 10. Thyme 11. Cheese sauce 12. Eggplant 13. Cheese sauce Of course, don't worry too much if you don't follow it exactly - this order worked well for me though with the various ingredients cooking and holding together well. Now it's the super easy part:
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