Vegetarian Kale and Portobello Mushroom Lasagna
Preparation
15 min
Total
1h 30 min
6
Servings
For a hearty plant-based meal, try our Vegetarian Kale and Portobello Mushroom Lasagna. This innovative dinner uses Dempster’s® Spinach 10” Tortillas in place of noodles, topped with sautéed kale and roasted Portobello mushrooms for a rich, earthy flavour. It's a satisfying dish the whole family can enjoy. Serves six.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 Dempster's® Spinach 10" Tortillas, warmed
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
- 4 portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed, thinly sliced
- 8 cups (2 L) packed chopped kale leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp (4 mL) each salt and pepper, divided
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegan butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded vegan Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped toasted hazelnuts
- 2 cups (500 mL) shredded vegan mozzarella cheese, divided
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook mushrooms for 3 minutes.
- Add kale, garlic and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until wilted.
- Let cool completely.
- Squeeze to remove extra moisture; set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt vegan butter in saucepan set over medium heat; cook onion and thyme for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over top; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in almond milk; bring to boil, whisking constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in vegan Parmesan cheese; set aside.
- Grease 10-inch (25 cm) ovenproof skillet, round baking pan or cake pan; spread 3 tbsp (45 mL) sauce over bottom.
- Layer 1 tortilla, 3 tbsp (45 mL) sauce, one-third each of the kale mixture and hazelnuts over top; sprinkle with 1/4 cup (60 mL) vegan mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers twice.
- Top with tortilla, and remaining sauce and vegan mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is bubbling.
- Let stand for 10 minutes.