Golden Tepary Bean Lasagna

A yummy and healthy lasagna that’s also vegetarian! I haven’t tried this with vegan cheese – if anyone does, please comment. This is a filling dish that won’t add on pounds!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup(s) tepary beans, rinsed and soaked
• 2-3 Cup(s) vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon(s) tbsp olive oil
• 1 Teaspoon(s) fennel seeds
• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 8 Ounce(s) lasagna noodles, cooked
• 2 Ounce(s) fresh basil
• 2 Large onions chopped
• 32 Ounce(s) seasoned tomato sauce
• 4 Clove(s) garlic
• 1/2-1 Cup(s) grated mozzarella

Directions:

In a medium sauce pan combine the tepary beans, stock and fennel seeds. Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce the heat. Simmer until the beans are tender and the liquid is almost absorbed. Mash the beans and add the tomato sauce. In a large skillet cook the onions and garlic in olive oil for five minutes. Add the zucchini and cook 5-6 minutes. Spread a small amount of sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan. Place a single layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Spread half of the zucchini-onion mixture on top of the noodles. Pour half of the lentil-tomato mixture on top of the vegetables; place another layer of lasagna noodles and repeat the process. Cover the top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.

Recipe from: http://www.onlinegourmetstore.com/

photo credit: stu_spivack