Raw Mushroom Lasagna With Zucchini Cheese

This delicious, raw, vegan lasagna is made with mushroom meat, golden zucchini cheese, garlic herb tomato sauce, and eggplant/zucchini “noodle” layers. Don't be warded off by the fact that there are four layers! This is a fairly simple recipe since once everything is prepped, you just have to assemble the layers and pop it in the oven or dehydrator.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE NOODLES:

• 1 eggplant
• 1 zucchini

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE:

• 4 tomatoes, preferably Romas, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
• A pinch of salt

FOR THE MUSHROOM MEAT:

• 4 cups Crimini mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon rosemary

FOR THE ZUCCHINI CHEESE:

• 1 cup golden zucchini, shredded
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION

TO MAKE THE NOODLES:

1. Step 1 : Peel the eggplant and cut into even 1/4-inch strips, best done with a mandoline.
2. Step 2 : Cut zucchini into even 1/4-inch strips.
3. Step 3 : Lay the noodles flat on the dehydrator sheet, or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. You may also want to oil the surface if using the oven.
4. Step 4 : Sprinkle a little salt over them.

TO MAKE THE TOMATO SAUCE:

1. Step 1 : Slice the tomatoes, onions, and garlic and lay them flat. Put the herbs over top.

TO MAKE THE MUSHROOM MEAT:

1. Step 1 : Throw all the ingredients into the food processor and mix until it resembles ground meat.
2. Step 2 : Lay it out flat and spaced out as best as possible.

TO MAKE THE ZUCCHINI CHEESE:

1. Step 1 : Shred the zucchini and put it in a small mixing bowl.
2. Step 2 : Add the nutritional yeast and salt, and mix together.
3. Step 3 : Lay out flat and spaced out as best as possible.

DEHYDRATE OR BAKE:

1. Step 1 : Dehydrate all the trays at about 135 degrees for 1-2 hours or bake at the lowest temperature for 1-2 hours, check frequently. If your oven has a convection setting, use it.

TO ASSEMBLE:

1. Step 1 : Layer all the ingredients and serve.