Description
This Hidden Veg Hybrid Lasagna is a comforting school-friendly classic packed with vegetables and free from the 14 major allergens. Eat Curious Mince is combined with beef mince to reduce carbon impact, reduce saturated fat and increase fibre. Layered with gluten-free pasta, creamy dairy-free white sauce, and a cheesy topping, it’s perfect for fueling appetites.
Ingredients
480g beef mince
80g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince
240ml water
200g carrots
200g onions
200g courgettes
100g red peppers
12g garlic
400g chopped tomatoes
40g tomato paste
2g mixed herbs
615g lasagna sheets
400ml milk (dairy-free)
100g cheese (dairy-free)
50g cornflour
50g butter / spread (dairy-free)
20g rapeseed oil
2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Hydrate Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince using 1 part Mince: 3 parts cold water (or stock): For this recipe, add 80g Eat Curious Dehydrated Mince to a gastronorm tray or food-grade container. Add 240ml water and stir well to fully submerge. We recommend adding gravy browning to the rehydration liquid to help colour the mince and ensure a seamless blend when cooked with beef mince. Cover and leave to hydrate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Overnight hydration (chilled) is recommended for best yield and texture. Drain any excess liquid before using.
Make the hidden veg sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add onions, carrots, courgettes, and peppers. Cook for 10-12 minutes until very soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the beef mince and Eat Curious Mince and brown for 3-4 minutes.
- Add tinned tomatoes, tomato purée, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until thick.
Make the white sauce:
- Melt dairy-free spread in a saucepan. Add cornflour and whisk for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add oat milk, whisking continuously. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in nutritional yeast and nutmeg. Season to taste.
Assemble & bake:
- In a baking dish, layer: meat sauce, lasagna sheets, white sauce. Repeat 3-4 times, finishing with white sauce. Top with dairy-free cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes at 180°C (60°C fan).
- Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes until golden. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Impact per serving: 1.54kg CO2e & 1664l water
This recipe uses 29.4% less CO2 than a 100% meat recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Nutritional Values per 100g
- Calories: 140kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g