Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Rawsagna Casserole


This recipe was inspired by Ani Phyo's Rawzagna recipe found here http://www.aniphyo.com/
In line with keeping things simple, I made this casserole in just a few steps and used one of my favorite raw cheese and marinara sauce recipes.

This is one of those recipes that can change depending on what veggies you have on hand. I've thrown in some leftover dehydrated mushrooms, cheddar seed cheese, red pepper and marinated greens before and it was just as delicious. Experiment and see what combinations you can come up with.
Don't forget to share them with me!

Crust
1c ground sunflower seeds- Vit E, phytosterols which help lower cholesterol
1/2c ground flax seeds- Omega 3 fatty acids, high in fiber, lignans
2tbls extra virgin olive oil- rich in oleic acid, regulates cholesterol levels
1/2tsp garlic powder
1/2tsp onion powder
1/4tsp salt
1/4c water


In a deep dish, mix all ingredients and then press onto bottom of your dish.

Filling
1 large thinly sliced zucchini- Vit A, folate(Vit B9), potassium
4c shredded spinach leaves- high in iron and calcium
2c shredded carrots- high in fiber, Vit A
1/2c diced green bell pepper- Vit C
any other filling you like
salt and pepper to taste


Toss each of your veggies in olive oil, s and p. You can do this on one bowl. I kept them separate for neater layering and prettier presentation.

Cheese
1c ground sunflower seeds- Vit E, phytosterols which help lower cholesterol
1c ground cashews- high in magnesium, rich in oleic acid
juice of 1 lemon- Vit C, potassium, bioflavonoids
1tsp Bragg liquid aminos- Non GMO amino acids
1 clove garlic- can regulate blood pressure and increase immune system
water for thinning



Put all ingredients in food processor and mix until creamy and combined. use water to thin to desired consistency. for this casserole I used a thicker cheese for the inside and then thinned it out for the topping.

Marinara
6 Roma tomatoes- vit C and lycopene
2 cloves garlic- can regulate blood pressure and increase immune system
1 Medjool date- fiber and potassium rich, natural sweetner
1c sun dried tomatoes- Vit C and lycopene
1/4c olive oil- rich in oleic acid, regulates cholesterol levels
1tbls fresh rosemary- Vit A, C
2tbls fresh basil- Vit A, C
1/4c olive oil- rich in oleic acid, regulates cholesterol levels
1tsp dried oregano- Vit A, C
1/2tsp onion powder
salt and pepper to taste


Put all ingredients except olive oil in food processor. Process until finely chopped. Drizzle in olive oil until well combined.

Layering


Layer in zucchini, spinach and carrots. Press down making sure layer is even. Top with sauce and then dollop with cheese. Repeat layer once more ending with zucchini. Press down again and then top with cheese and bell peppers.

Enjoy!

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