Eggplant Lasagna

This Eggplant Lasagna is easy to make with simple ingredients, budget friendly and rich in flavor. Once you've tried it you know you will wow everyone, even pickiest eaters. This easy recipe is such a great option for any  family meals that you can always count on. No one would ever taste it is entirely vegan so this made it to everyone's plates.

 

Vegan cheese makes the crust of this easy lasagna recipe.

Seriously I'm not lying when I tell you eggplants are always magical. It is quite impressive what one can do with those veggies. Amazing dishes like this Eggplant Parmesan Potato Casserole, or my Eggplant Curry.

If you're a still looking for more eggplant recipes, keep your excitement going and use the search bar to get in the loop.

This Eggplant Lasagna is seriously delicious, creamy, filling, satisfying from the first to the last bite.

Finished eggplant lasagna in the baking dish,

Also I know it is flavorful with just the right seasoning. This is really important when cooking with eggplants as they can taste a bit watery if not seasoned well.

I tested up and down from beginning to the end what I can say it taste so much like a classic eggplant lasagna recipe, if not even better. 

I'm pretty sure you will agree with all of this, once you try it out.

Portion of the ready lasagna on a white plate.

What you need for this vegan Eggplant Lasagna

  • Vegan ricotta
  • Eggplants + olive oil
  • Marinara
  • Garlic
  • Vegan mozzarella
  • Vegan Parmesan

Optional you can add the following

  • 3 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 teaspoon garlic powder

Creamy an delicious vegan Lasagna with eggplant.

How to make Eggplant Lasagna

Preheat oven to 410°F and have a 10x10 casserole dish ready.

Start with cutting eggplants in thin slices. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the eggplants for around 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside. Make sure the oil hot, this way you will get a much better texture and flavor. After frying, make sure to remove any remaining oil. If needed, use kitchen crepe.

Next mix marinara with garlic in a bow and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. If you use the optional garlic powder, onion powder and Italian herbs, mix them with the prepared vegan ricotta.

Step by step guide how to make an Eggplant Lasagna

Last be ready for layering your lasagna. Start with a layer of the marinara sauce on the bottom, followed by eggplants, vegan ricotta, marinara and a bit of vegan Parmesan, vegan mozzarella. Repeat until everything is used. The last layer should be a bit marinara and ricotta, garnish with Parmesan and Mozzarella.

Bake for around 30 minutes until the vegan cheese is melted and a bit golden on top. Let cool down a bit for approximately 5 up 8 minutes and serve. This makes sure everything is better set and it will taste even better (I've tested before, yum).

This low carb lasagna makes such a great opportunity for meal prep, dinner, lunch. A keeper for all of you who are not shy of enjoying really good and delicious food at any time.

Perfect for the holidays, lunch, dinner, and meal prep.

Tips and tricks for this Eggplant Lasagna

Never skip the salt and pepper. Eggplant is a vegetable which has no flavor so seasoning is essential to make it enjoyable.

Don't be shy of frying your eggplants when using for this lasagna. It will add so much flavor and texture.

Meal prep: you can prepare it in advance up to 5 days and just bake it whenever you want. I have to say it tastes delicious cold as well, makes it even easier though baking before and not waiting.

Easy, creamy and delicious this Eggplant Lasagna is made with simple ingredients and rich in flavor. A keeper that the whole family will love and no one would ever believe once tried it is vegan. #vegan #dairyfree #vegetarian #glutenfree #contentednesscooking #dinner #lunch #mealprep #eggplantlasagna

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Love seeing all your remakes!.

Cheers, Florian.

Creamy an delicious vegan Lasagna with eggplant.

Eggplant Lasagna

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

This Eggplant Lasagna is easy to make with simple ingredients, budget friendly and rich in flavor. Once you've tried it you know you will wow everyone, even pickiest eaters. This easy recipe is such a great option for any easy family meals that you can always count on. No one would ever taste it is entirely vegan so this made it to everyone's plates.

Ingredients

Optional:

  • 3 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat ove​n to 410°F and have a 10x10 casserole dish ready.
  2. Start with cutting eggplants in thin slices. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the eggplants for around 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside. Make sure the oil hot, this way you will get a much better texture and flavor. After frying, make sure to remove any remaining oil. If needed, use kitchen crepe.
  3. Next mix marinara with garlic in a bow and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. If you use the optional garlic powder, onion powder and Italian herbs, mix them with the prepared vegan ricotta.
  4. Last be ready for layering your lasagna. Start with a layer of the marinara sauce on the bottom, followed by eggplants, vegan ricotta, marinara and a bit of vegan Parmesan, vegan mozzarella. Repeat until everything is used. The last layer should be a bit marinara and ricotta, garnish with Parmesan and Mozzarella.
  5. Bake for around 30 minutes until the vegan cheese is melted and a bit golden on top. Let cool down a bit for approximately 5 up 8 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 566Total Fat: 31.5gSaturated Fat: 14.8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13.3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 393mgCarbohydrates: 18.9gFiber: 10.9gSugar: 5.6gProtein: 25g

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37 Comments

      1. Oh that makes me so sad since I'm in America.. that cheese looks fantastic. I will just have to use something I have here, thanks for getting back to me.

  1. Do you have a substitute for the vegan cheese? If we swapped the vegan cheese for regular cheese, is there a time cook difference?

  2. Since I will be using store bought Parmesan and ricotta cheese - how much should I use? What’s equivalent to a batch?

  3. Hi! I am making this recipe tonight but I need to double it. What do I need to do to the baking time? This is my first time making a lasagna and i'm petrified haha but your recipe looks so delicious!!!

    1. Hi Yolande! I would say use the estimated baking time, but have a look and If it needs longer, bake for 5 minutes or longer. Hope that helps. Let me know what you think.

  4. Can you substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta? I can't get over the texture of ricotta.

    1. Thanks for your great feedback! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your experience is so helpful for there readers. Thanks so much. 😊

  5. Hi there! Looks so yummy! Can this be frozen? If so, what is the best way to freeze and for how long?

    1. Hi Julianne! Cool completely transfer to a casserole wrap with cling wrap or store in individual portions. Freezing will be fine for around 3 months. Hope that helps and let me know what you think.

  6. Hello, looks sooooo good! I have 2 beautiful eggplants ready to make this. A question please... do you flip the eggplant in the skillet at 2.5 minutes, or 5 minutes each side? Thank you!

  7. This was a 10/10. I made mine with a different recipe for the ricotta and used shredded vegan mozzarella and made the pasta sauce spicy. Will definitely be making this again and it was so easy.

    1. Thanks fro your great feedback, Amanda! Would you.mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your experience is so helpful for other readers. Thanks a bunch.

  8. I made this but with regular cheese. It was amazing! Next time I will try it the vegan way!

    1. Hi Adrianne! Thanks for your great feedback! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your experience is so helpful for other readers. Thanks a bunch.

    2. @Florian, thanks so much for this fantastic recipe!!! Will make again and again and again!!!!!

      1. Thanks for your great feedback, Renee! Don't forget leaving a star rating with your review. This is really helpful for other readers and me. Thanks a lot.

  9. I'm amazed at the photo because the few times I've broken down and bought commercial fake mozzarella cheese, it never melts. It browns and looks terribly unappetizing. What brand did you use for the lasagne in the photo? I live in Canada so likely can't get what you buy in the US, but I'll see if I can order it maybe.

  10. Lovely meal. First time using eggplant. My only comment was that it tasted too cheesy. Next time I will just put the cheese mixes on the top two layers but otherwise dry nice

    1. Hi Steve! Thanks for your great feedback and making it! Don't forget leaving a star rating with your review. This is so helpful for other readers and me. Thanks a lot.

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