Dinner for 8
Eggplant Lasagna Roll-Ups
Roasted eggplant slices wrap a lemony tofu filling, then bake under marinara and vegan Parmesan until hot.
$5.23for 4 servings
$1.31 per serving$5.23 for 4
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Photo: minimalistbaker.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings (the source says 12, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianLow-carbKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $3.98Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.76Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 21 oz | $2.13Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.46 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 eggplants
- 2 lemons
- 1 12- ounce block extra-firm tofu
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 3 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ~1/2 tsp each salt + pepper
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
- vegan parmesan cheese
- 2 1/2 cups favorite marinara/red sauce
- fresh basil (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and oil a large baking sheet.
- Slice the eggplants lengthwise into thin strips and brush them with olive oil.
- Roast the eggplant for 15 minutes, turning once, until flexible.
- Blend the tofu, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, basil, oregano, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and vegan Parmesan.
- Spread marinara in a baking dish and spoon the tofu mixture onto each eggplant strip.
- Roll the strips and arrange them seam-side down over the sauce.
- Cover with the remaining marinara and vegan Parmesan, then bake for 30 minutes until hot and bubbling.
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