1/ Thinly slice zucchini for the lasagna noodles.

Lengthwise, thinly slice zucchini and/or yellow squash. Overlap your zucchini slices in a glass baking dish until you have your first full layer of zucchini covering the bottom of the dish.

Note: Because of its (more) uniform shape, zucchini will be easiest!

2/ Scoop on some raw marinara.

Sample Marinara Recipe

Soak 1.5 cups sun-dried tomatoes, then food process with 1/4-1/2 cup of the sun-dried tomato soak water, 1-2 cloves minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.

3/ Scoop on some raw pesto sauce.

Sample Pumpkin Pesto Recipe

Food process the following ingredients: 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup lightly packed basil, 1/2 cup lightly packed parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 cloves minced garlic.

4/ Scoop on a nice helping of raw cheese.

You may like my “pulp” cheese recipe for its creative use of the nut pulp (what’s leftover when you separate the liquid and solid when making nut milks like almond milk). Note: If you don't have nut pulp on hand and want to swap out chopped nuts, that is A-OK.

Sample Raw "Pulp" Cheese Recipe

Finely chop 1/2 cup of fresh savory herbs (like basil, oregano, and parsley), then hand mix with 1 cup nut pulp, 1 Tbsp olive oil, and about 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Sample Parmesan Cheese Recipe

Use a coffee grinder or spice mill to combine (well!) 1/2 cup unsoaked cashews, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

5/ Add thick slices of tomato.

6/ Add more layers of everything as desired, then garnish.

It’s lovely to end with thick tomato slices, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil, but do feel free to play with the number of layers and how to finish it out!

Sample Alternative Lasagna "Bites"

I love to play with the ideas of traditional raw favorites, and create them from a new angle. These lasagna bites are simpler but include many of the same flavors. They’re filled with the pulp cheese recipe, then topped with the parmesan and dipped in marinara.