Cashew “cheese” sauce is extremely simple to make and is delicious on many things in addition to baked potatoes. If you are a fan of baked potatoes, but only if they have some sort of topping (along the lines of butter and sour cream), then I urge you to give this recipe a try. Needless to say, we’ve been eating this vegan and gluten-free meal a lot lately. I’ve been utilizing the cook time feature on my oven, which automatically shuts the oven off after the set time. After discovering the delicious combination of baked potato and cashew sauce, I’m sold on the baked potato. I used to think they were bland, especially compared to fried and roasted potatoes, and didn’t deserve my time. Remove from the oven, and let cool for around 10 minutes.Preparing whole baked potatoes is a simple, mostly hands-off process that I never appreciated until now. If they’re still a bit hard, cook for around 10 more minutes. If the potatoes are tender, remove from the oven. Once the 50 minutes are up, place a fork into the lasagna.Add additional Daiya Monterey Jack Style Block on top, and bake in the oven for 50 minutes. Lastly, add the Daiya Monterey Jack Style Block (I shredded this using a shredder). Next, add the vegan ground beef & marinara sauce.Once they are layered along the bottom, spread a later of the cashew ricotta on top, covering the sweet potato disks.Start by adding the sweet potato disks in rows, slightly overlapping the one before them.Grab a baking pan (I used a 9×13) and grease the bottom and sides with cooking oil (just so nothing sticks). Once they are chopped, it is time to assemble the lasagna.Let them cook together for 5-6 minutes until everything is heated through. Next, add the entire jar of marinara and vegan ground beef to a skillet over medium heat.Remove from the blender, and set aside.The texture should look like a thick, spreadable cheese! If it’s too thick, add a bit more water. Add all of the ingredients above to a blender, and blend until smooth. 2 cups of sweet potatoes (about 4 large potatoes).1 block of Daiya Monterey Jack Style Block.I’ve linked their site: here so you can check the store locator to see where Daiya is available near you! Daiya’s selection of deliciously plant-based foods is found in more than 25,000 grocery stores in the U.S. (including Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and Publix, as well as natural food stores). I’ve been a big fan of Daiya for years now as it was one of the first brands I stumbled upon when going vegan and because they’re committed to delighting your senses with its *large* line of delicious, better-for-you foods, that are dairy, gluten, and soy-free. Available in Cheddar, Jack, Jalapeño Havarti, and Smoked Gouda Styles. I cube this cheese for cheese boards, and love slicing it for crackers! Here I shredded it so it was easier to sprinkle. It literally reminds me of the cheese I grew up eating and I love it. Daiya Monterey Jack Style Block – This is one of my favorite non-dairy cheeses since it tastes so close to real dairy.Cashew ricotta – A super easy cheesy spread made out of a nut base.Vegan ground beef – Any brand works, I typically find this in the frozen section with the other meatless items.Marinara sauce – Something you can buy anywhere!.Here, it only takes up a few ingredients to bring together this delicious dish: One of the best things about this sweet potato lasagna is that it takes less time since there are no noodles to boil ahead of time, and all of the ingredients are really simple. It’s healthier, lower carb, and PERFECT for thanksgiving and the holiday season! Plus, you’re getting in an extra serving of veggies in every bite. So I thought, why not try a potato lasagna? While you all know I’m a pasta girl at heart, sweet potato lasagna is *highly* underrated. I’ve grown to realize that it’s a dish that everyone puts their own spin on, and can be done in so many amazing ways. Growing up, I ate a lot of lasagna coming from an Italian family LOL (anyone else?). It’s cozy, filling, and one of the ultimate comfort foods. Lasagna… it’s one of those dishes that is delicious in every single form. The Best Sweet Potato Lasagna (Easy and Vegan)
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