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More and more people are trying to cut back on meat these days, and there are many good reasons to do so. Two of the main reasons are: to protect the environment and to improve health. The trick when it comes to adapting to this new lifestyle is to make sustainable changes. To make eating less meat appealing for the long-term, it’s important to find plant-based meals that you really enjoy.
To help you do just that, we’ve put together three different veggie spins on one of the best-loved meat dishes out there: lasagna. If you’re looking to create delicious meals and improve your health, vegetable lasagna is the way to go. Read on to discover how to make vegetable lasagna that tastes just as good as the original.
How to make homemade lasagna sheets with a machine: How to make homemade lasagna sheets with a rolling pin: Top tip: Whether you’re using a rolling pin or a pasta machine, leave your lasagna sheets to air-dry on a floured cloth for around half an hour.
When it comes to delicious meatless lasagna, it’s always worth making fresh pasta. Did you know? This doesn’t have to be as time-consuming as it sounds! There are some modern kitchen solutions that make the process incredibly simple, such as the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker, which is equipped with a special shaping disc to make perfectly even homemade lasagna sheets in as little as 10 minutes.
Now you’re ready for the filling!
If you’re looking for an easy no meat lasagna recipe, look no further than a butternut squash lasagna. This tasty veggie makes a great meat substitute, and its vibrant colour will give your dish a visual ‘wow’ factor. To make your butternut squash lasagna vegan, swap the butter and parmesan for a vegan or dairy-free alternative, and use almond milk.
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Looking for a tasty vegetarian aubergine lasagna? Here’s our favourite: To make your squash lasagna vegan, swap the parmesan for a vegan or dairy-free alternative.
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Any herbs you have on hand will be fine, but parsley, coriander and chives work especially well.
While beetroot may seem like an unusual choice for a vegetable lasagna, it’s just as nutritious as it is delicious and fun for the entire family. Have a go making it with this recipe:
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Want to eat a more balanced, healthy diet? If you’re looking for plant-based sides to go with your veggie lasagna, consider cooking something with a different texture to add some variety to your dish.
Crispy vegetables are ideal, but to ensure they remain crunchy and free of excess fat, use an air fryer such as Philips Airfryer XXL that creates a crisp texture without requiring too much fat. It’s the only air fryer with fat reducing technology that removes and captures excess fat. Don’t know where to start? Try this tasty, toasted buckwheat side dish, or this innovative recipe for sticky pot roast beetroots.
Now you have three simple recipes for an easy and healthy vegetable lasagna, you can be sure to whip up healthy, meatless faves for your family in no time at all.