Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

a vegan, gluten free take on lasagna

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 45m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 1h 35m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.7 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

321
calories
16g
fat
31g
carbohydrates
11g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
626mg
sodium
Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

Recipe Description

This Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna is not only free from gluten, it’s also vegan since it uses a dairy-free mozzarella-style cheese. Dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free? Tell me more! This “lasagna” substitutes pasta sheets for eggplant slices making it a healthy and wholesome lasagna alternative.

To make this, start by roasting the eggplant. While the eggplant is cooking, make a tomato sauce and a tofu substitute for the traditional ricotta cheese. When it comes to assembling the lasagna, layer up the eggplant, tomato, tofu and dairy-free mozzarella. Alternate the eggplant layers so that the middle layer of eggplant slices are crosswise to the top and bottom layer. This will help keep the layers together when you cut into it.

To make my Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare 2 baking sheets

    5 min
    Step 1 - Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F and lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Roast the eggplant

    20 min
    Step 2 - Gluten Free Eggplant LasagnaStep 2 - Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

    Place the eggplant slices on the baking sheets and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until just tender. Turn once halfway through cooking.

  3. 3

    Fry the onion

    4 min
    Step 3 - Gluten Free Eggplant LasagnaStep 3 - Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

    While the eggplant is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, while stirring for about 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add garlic, tomatoes, wine, basil, oregano, salt and pepper

    1 min
    Step 4 - Gluten Free Eggplant LasagnaStep 4 - Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

    Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute before stirring in the tomatoes, wine, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Simmer and cook

    10 min
    Step 5 - Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

    When the sauce begins to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

  6. 6

    Make ricotta substitute

    1 min
    Step 6 - Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

    In a small bowl, mix the tofu, nutritional yeast and remaining tablespoon of oil together.

  7. 7

    Assemble the lasagna

    4 min
    Step 7 - Gluten Free Eggplant LasagnaStep 7 - Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

    At the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread out about a cup of the tomato sauce. Place ⅓ of the eggplant slices on the sauce. Spoon ⅓ of the tofu mix on top of the eggplant and sprinkle over ⅓ cup of mozzarella. Repeat twice more and top with the remaining cheese.

  8. 8

    Cook the lasagna

    40 min
    Step 8 - Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

    Cook the lasagna in the oven until it begins to bubble around the edges (30 to 40 minutes).

  9. 9

    Serve

    10 min
    Step 9 - Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna

    Allow the lasagna to stand for a minimum 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with freshly chopped basil.

This Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna is a healthy and wholesome vegan, gluten-free alternative to traditional lasagna. Come back and leave a review if you decide to make this one!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.7 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Will
March 27, 2024
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Yo, this eggplant lasagna is dope! Made it for a chill night and my buddies loved it. Who knew being gluten-free could taste this good?

Megan
December 3, 2023
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Superb! I made this lasagna for a dinner party, and everyone loved it. The eggplant was such a great substitute, and it made me feel proud to serve something healthy.

Xena
October 6, 2023
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I made the Gluten Free Eggplant Lasagna for my friends, and they couldn't believe it was healthy! It tasted superb and I felt so proud showing off this dish. The layers held beautifully, and the dairy-free cheese was just lovely. I couldn't be more thankful for such a simple yet delicious recipe.

Danny
October 1, 2023
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This Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna is legit! I made it for a friend who’s vegan and totally nailed it. The eggplant works so well as pasta. I’m not gluten-free, but I’d eat this any day. Roasting the eggplant gives it this wow factor! Definitely adding it to my go-to meals!

Olivia
September 9, 2023
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This dish was surprisingly simple to make! I loved it for a dinner party, and everyone enjoyed it.

Mark Thompson
July 18, 2023
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I tried the Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna and loved it! It's easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I made it for friends and we smashed it—everyone wanted the recipe! Can't wait to make it again.

Felicia
January 30, 2022
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I made this gluten-free eggplant lasagna for my family, and it was a hit! Even my picky kids loved it. It's so easy to make and tastes deliciously fresh.

Yara
December 18, 2019
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I made this Eggplant Lasagna for our anniversary dinner. My husband loved it! The layers held up perfectly, and I felt great knowing it was gluten-free and vegan. So simple to prepare!

Fiona
November 24, 2019
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Amazing eggplant lasagna!

Athina
July 27, 2019
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Healthy and delicious!

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