Monthly Archives: March 2010

Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna

Eggplant and zucchini slices are combined with cherry tomatoes, red and yellow bell pepper, white onion, garlic, and baked until golden brown and tender. The roasted and seasoned vegetables are layered between lasagna noodles with a delicious white Parmesan cheese sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Topped with additional cheese and baked until brown around the edges and sauce is bubbling.

Delicious served as a main dish, a side Greek salad with vinaigrette, pita bread and tzatziki sauce.

Mediterranean Style Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 Large Eggplant, skin rinsed and rough chopped into 1″ pieces
2 medium Zucchini, skin rinsed and rough chopped into 1″ pieces
1 pound Cherry Tomatoes, blanched and peeled
1 small Red Bell Pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small Yellow Bell Pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large White Onion, sliced and cut into 1″ squares
2 large Garlic Cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, leaves torn so that they stay quite visible
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2/3 cup Pitted Black Olives, chopped
2 tablespoons Capers, drained
3/4 cup Mozzarella, grated

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