Hearty Nutritious Lasagna

Gluten Free. No Cheese. Vegetarian. 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of whole coconut milk
1 can of garbanzo beans
1 egg
Brown rice noodles
Tomato paste
Canned diced tomato
Onion
Garlic
Black olives
Sun dried tomato
Herbs: parsley, oregano, garlic, pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

"Cheesy" mixture: In a food processor blend coconut milk and garbanzo beans until well mixed. Add egg until smooth.

Tomato sauce: In a big pot, sauté onion and garlic. Then add tomato paste, canned tomato, black olives, sun dried tomato, and all herbs. Reduce and simmer for 15 minutes.

Prepare the noodles by boiling them for 6-7 minutes. Drain and lay them out.

In a baking dish start by layering the tomato sauce on the bottom. Add noodles on top of sauce. Then add your garbanzo bean mixture on top. Repeat again with the tomato sauce until all ingredients are used.

Bake lasagna for 40-45 minutes uncovered.

Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

BENEFITS

Why should you reduce your dairy intake?

• Countries that eat smaller amounts of dairy have the lowest rates of osteoporosis.
• Dairy products are pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria but this process the vitamins, proteins and enzymes are destroyed.
• Sometimes milk is homogenized which makes it difficult to digest, this is a great alternative to lactose intolerant individuals. 
• Contrary to popular belief, dairy is not your only source of calcium. Try these foods high in calcium: dark leafy greens, soy products, broccoli, green snap peas, almonds ans canned fish.

SOURCES

Cook, Michelle Schoffro. 11 Reasons to Stop Eating Dairy. www.care2.com. 20 February 2012.

Healthaliciousness.com http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-calcium.php