The eggplant rounds take place of the traditional noodles. It is still breathtakingly delicious without the noodles. If all the instructions are followed perfectly, you wouldn’t miss the noodles. The perfect dish for the whole family!
Health benefits
The skin of the eggplant is rich in fiber, low in calories and is packed with an assortment of nutrients. Eggplants contain a chemical called nasunin, which can help to improve blood flow to the brain. The antioxidant levels in eggplants help to encourage healthy brain activity.
Ingredients
olive oil spray
large zucchinis, sliced length ways: 2
sweet potato, thinly sliced into rounds: 1 medium (400gs)
large red onion: 1
medium eggplant: 1
red capsicum: 1
shredded fresh basil: 1/4
cup of semi dried tomatoes, chopped: 1/2
jar tomato passata: 700 g
Butter: 50 g
crushed garlic cloves: 2
cup of plain flour: 1/2
milk: 3 cups
grated cheese: 1 1/4 cups
fresh sheets for the lasagna: 4
salt
How To Make Roasted eggplant lasagna
- Preheat the oven to about 428 degrees. Grease the baking trays with olive oil spray. Place zucchini, potato, onion and eggplant in a single layer on the trays. Roast 2 trays at a time for about 15 minutes, or until you see that the vegetables are getting tender and browning.
- Combine capsicum, basil, tomatoes and passata in a large bowl. Season it with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and flour, and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the mixture begins to bubble, remove from the heat. Gradually stir the mixture in milk until it turns smooth and consistent in thickness.
- Season this with salt and pepper. Stir in ¼ cup cheese.
- Reduce the oven temperature to about 180 degrees. Grease a deep ovenproof dish with the olive oil. Place 1 lasagna sheet over the base, trimming to fit, if necessary. Top it with 1/3 vegetables. Drizzle with 1/3 tomato mixture and cheese sauce. Top with half the remaining vegetables and 1/3 cheese sauce. Repeat with the remaining lasagna sheet.
- Spread remaining cheese sauce over the lasagna, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover it with foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove the foil. Bake until the lasagna turns golden brown.
Trivia
- Studies have suggested that eating eggplant can improve your overall health because they contain anti-inflammatory compounds.
Dietary fibers help to maintain your weight and ensure you don’t divulge too much from your health plan.