Raw Zucchini Lasagne with Cashew Cheese and Semi-Dried Tomato Pesto

By January 20, 2023Mains, Salads, Vegetarian/Vegan
Raw Zucchini Lasagne with Cashew Cheese and Semi-Dried Tomato Pesto

Fresh-Tasty-Easy, A very tasty brunch-lunch or light dinner. Enjoy!

Serves

1

Prep time

20 Minutes +

Soaking: 2 hours +

Cooking time

Nil

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthways
  • pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup alfalfa sprouts 
  • basil leaves for garnish
  • crumbled goats cheese *optional
  • 1 small tomato, cut into quarters
  • Plus Cashew cheese and Sun-dried tomato pesto see recipes below 

Cashew Cheese:

  • ⅔ cup cashews, soaked 2 hours + (drain & rinse )
  • 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast *optional
  • 1 grated garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt & pepper

Method: 

Blend all ingredients together to a spreadable paste

Add a little water for a thinner consistency

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto:

  • 2 medium truss tomatoes
  • 30g  macadamia kernels
  • 1tbsp semi-dried tomatoes
  • 3 basil leaves, torn
  • 1tbsp finely chopped onion *optional
  • salt and pepper

Method: 

Blend all ingredients together to a spreadable consistency, and add a little water to make it thinner if necessary

Method

Assemble:. 

  1. Place 3-4 zucchini strips onto a plate
  2. Spread with a layer of cashew paste’
  3. Spread a layer of tomato pesto
  4. Repeat the layers 
  5. Finish with a layer of zucchini pasta
  6. Top with the sprouts, goats cheese, and tomatoes

Note: You can use this recipe for *zucchini roll-ups as finger food

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