Greek Lasagna
When you are in a rut, sick of your usual recipes and unsure what to make next, try this unique, flavourful and totally satisfying greek lasagna. Using lamb (an animal that is always grass fed!) and combining it with onions and tomatoes to make the iron more available makes this incredibly nutritious. The top layer of artichoke and feta give the dish a tangy, bright and rich flavour that may just transport you to Athens. I’ve made this again and again and guests are always a fan!
Prep: 25 minutes
Total: 60 minutes
Service: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
- 4 large zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 4+ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups/1 jumbo can diced San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 small jar / 1 cup artichoke hearts
- 4+ tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 cup vegan feta or dairy feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons za’atar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, mint or parsley chopped, to garnish
If you don’t have the spice Zataar on hand:
Make the Zataar
- 3 tablespoons dried oregano
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon cumin or coriander
- 1/2+ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Process:
- Add all ingredients to mason jar and shake well
Make the Lasagna:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Bake
- Rub a 9×13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat and lightly sauté the onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground lamb, garlic, pine nuts, and gently brown for 3 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and za’atar. season with black pepper.
- Cook for 20 minutes
Spread a thin layer of the lamb mix over the bottom of the baking dish and cover with a layer of zucchini slices. - Add another layer of lamb and another layer of zucchini, then finish with a hearty layer of feta and artichoke hearts.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and serve with fresh mint basil and or fresh parsley.
Season with fresh herbs and chili flakes if desired and enjoy!
