MUSHROOM AND SPINACH LASAGNA (VEGAN)

Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna (vegan) image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

7 lasagne sheets (I used spelt lasagna - important to use the 'no need to pre-cook' variety)
2 cups frozen spinach, thawed, or the equivalent in fresh cooked, and set aside
1 cup pre-soaked raw cashew nuts
2 cups (500 mL) water
1 tsp maple syrup
olive oil
2 cups mixed mushrooms, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 spring onion (scallion), finely chopped
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
2 cups grated vegan cheese of your choice (vegan mozzarella is best if possible)
½ tsp chilli powder
2 to 3 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
salt to taste
1 Tbsp French's mustard
1 cup (250 mL) vegan milk of your choice
extra grated vegan cheese for the base

Steps:

Using your food processor, process the cashew nuts, nutritional yeast, maple syrup, and water until totally smooth (use a sieve if you are unsure, and return to the processor again if needs be).
Meanwhile, heat up some olive oil, and fry your scallions and garlic for a minute or two, stirring all the time.
Then throw in your mushrooms, and allow to cook for a further few minutes until well cooked, and a little wilted from the heat.
Next, pour in your cashew cream, add the chilli powder, salt and mustard, mix and allow to simmer for around 10 minutes.
Add in your grated cheese, and if needs be, add a very little amount of water every now and then if the sauce over-thickens.
Pre-heat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC), and grease an oven-proof dish (mine measured 9½" x 6½" x 2")
Then place three sheets of the lasagna across the base of the dish, and pour in half the sauce. Then add half of the spinach, distributing as evenly as possible.
Repeat the above process, but also use 90 percent of the cream sauce. You will then be left with one sheet of lasagna - break it up and add it here and there, and then pour the little remaining sauce over it.
Add more cheese on top if you wish, and then add half the parsley, followed by a cup of vegan milk poured around the 4 edges of your dish.
Finally, drizzle some olive oil on top and place in your pre-heated oven until golden on top (around 30-40 minutes).
Remove from oven, and sprinkle on some more freshly chopped parsley before serving. Bon Appétit !