Cheeseless Black Bean Lasagna

Name: Cheeseless Black Bean Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 14 oz. extra-firm tofu; 2 can black beans; 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 can tomato paste; 1 c. water; 1 small onion; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 c. raw cashews; 1/4 c. nutritional yeast (optional); 3 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil; 8 oz. no-boil lasagna noodles

A unique spin on a hearty pasta favorite.

By Trisha YearwoodPublished: Jul 30, 2013

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Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 5 mins

Cal/Serv:

340

A unique spin on a hearty pasta favorite.

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Ingredients

14 oz. extra-firm tofu
2 can black beans
1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 cup water
1 small onion
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
8 oz. no-boil lasagna noodles

Directions

1. Step 1Place tofu between 4 paper towel sheets. Place heavy skilley on top for 1 hour, pressing down on tofu.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Into 4-quart saucepot, stir black baens, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onion, oregano, garlic powder, 2 teaspoon. salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat to boiling on medium-high, stirring often. Reduce head to maintain simmer; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3While sauce cooks, in food processor, pulse cashews until finely ground; transfer to large bowl, along with pressed tofu. With hands, crumble tofu until texture resembles ricotta cheese. Stir in yeast (if using), olive oil, basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
4. Step 4In 13- by 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish, spread 1 cup tomato sauce and tofu mixture; repeat layering twice. Top with 1 cup sauce. Spread sauce to completely cover noodles. Bake, uncovered, 40 minutes or until noodles are tender. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.