Description

This stunning vegetable lasagna layers thin-sliced sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and carrots with a creamy feta mixture, toasted walnuts, herbs, and a tangy-sweet cranberry honey glaze. It’s cozy, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for holidays or healthy weeknight dinners.

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🥕 Ingredients

For the Vegetable Layers

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1 small butternut squash, peeled & thinly sliced

• 3–4 large carrots, peeled & ribboned/thin-sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano

For the Feta Filling

• 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese

• 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese

• 1 egg

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• ¼ cup walnuts, chopped & lightly toasted

For the Cranberry-Honey Glaze

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• 2 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp lemon juice or orange juice

• 2 tbsp water

• Optional: pinch of cinnamon

For Topping

• Extra feta

• Walnuts

• Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme)

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🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Vegetables

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Toss sliced sweet potatoes, squash, and carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.

3. Roast for 18–20 minutes to soften slightly.

2️⃣ Make the Feta-Walnut Filling

1. In a bowl, mix feta, ricotta, egg, garlic, parsley, and toasted walnuts.

2. Stir until creamy and well combined.

3️⃣ Make the Cranberry-Honey Glaze

1. Add cranberries, honey, lemon/orange juice, and water to a small saucepan.

2. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until softened and syrupy.

3. Mash slightly with a spoon. Set aside.

4️⃣ Assemble the Lasagna

In a greased baking dish:

1. Spread thin layer of feta mixture.

2. Add a layer of sweet potato.

3. Add a layer of squash.

4. Add carrot ribbons.

5. Spoon small amounts of the feta mixture between layers.

6. Repeat until all ingredients are used.

7. Top with remaining feta and walnuts.

5️⃣ Bake

• Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.

• Remove foil and bake 15–20 more minutes until golden on top.

6️⃣ Finish with Glaze

• Drizzle warm cranberry-honey glaze on top.

• Add extra herbs and walnuts.

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🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a fresh green salad with lemon vinaigrette.

• Add grilled chicken or salmon on the side for extra protein.

• Perfect for Thanksgiving-style dinners or winter meals.

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❓ Q&A

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble the lasagna (without baking), cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?

Use vegan feta + cashew cream instead of ricotta.

Q: Can I freeze it?

Yes — freeze after baking. Reheat at 350°F until warm.

Q: What knife tool is best for slicing the vegetables thin?

A mandoline slicer works best for even layers.