The Ultimate Vegan Veggie Lasagna

Ingredients

For the Filling
• 1 can cannellini beans
• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 30 mins
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2T lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
• 1 T basil
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) + freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
For the Rest
• 4 cups marinara {favorite homemade or jarred}
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 pint mushrooms, sliced
• Other veggies: zucchini, onion, etc.
• 1/4 cup almonds, ground
• 1 lb lasagna noodles
• Italian seasoning
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Combine filling ingredients in food processor and blend. Adjust seasonings to taste.
3. Saute vegetables over medium high heat until slightly browned or cooked. Drain excess liquid. Season veggies with pepper & Italian seasoning.
4. Layer marinara, noodles, filling, and veggies in 9 x 13 casserole dish. Alternate until all ingredients used.
5. Top with ground almonds & Italian seasoning or basil.
6. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes covered; uncover & bake 15 minutes more. Optional: Broil under high heat for last 5 minutes.