{"id":36786,"date":"2020-10-09T09:17:33","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T13:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/?p=36786"},"modified":"2020-10-12T14:05:10","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T18:05:10","slug":"eggplant-lasagna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themediterraneandish.com\/eggplant-lasagna\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggplant Lasagna Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is all the flavor and comfort of classic lasagna but without the noodles! Roasted eggplant slices, layered with a delicious cheese mixture with spinach and fresh herbs. This vegetarian eggplant lasagna can stand alone as dinner (2 pieces per person) along with your favorite salad<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read through for important tips<\/strong> and watch the video<\/strong> for how to make eggplant lasgana below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I love classic lasagna as much as the next person, but I’m all for a fun twist on old favorites–from lasagna soup<\/a> to lasagna roll ups<\/a> to this eggplant lasagna! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gist: <\/strong>this vegetarian eggplant lasagna carries all the comforting Italian flavors we love–complete with layers of a flavor-packed cheese mixture with spinach and fresh herbs + red pasta sauce (you can use store-bought marinara for a shortcut, or try my homemade spaghetti sauce<\/a>). But in place of the noodles, we have velvety tender roasted eggplant slices! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admittedly, I’ve never met an eggplant casserole I didn’t enjoy (moussaka<\/a> anyone?) Actually, I’m a big fan of eggplant recipes<\/a> in general, which you’ll see by all the different ways I use it in my cooking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there is something extra tasty and comforting about this recipe! And I’m telling you, this low carb lasagna with roasted eggplant is as hearty and delicious as any good lasagna recipe should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you watch my video below<\/strong>, you’ll see how easy it is to make. And I’ve included some tips and make-ahead ideas, if you need them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you slice eggplant for lasagna?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this recipe, eggplant is low carb option that replaces the pasta sheets in this recipe. With that in mind, the best way to cut it is in long slices or planks that are 1\/2-inch thick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll see in my video below that I also trimmed the eggplant and did not use the very short sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you do not have to peel the eggplant before making this eggplant lasagna recipe. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prepare the eggplant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you assemble the lasagna casserole, you have two easy steps to prepare the eggplant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n