Raw Lasagna with Bay Laurel Olive Oil and Red Wine “Syraw” Marinara

September 19, 2009

What do you get when you bring together some of the classic flavors of Italian cuisine, uncooked, and add a little vino to the mix? You get this wonderful raw vegan version of lasagna created especially for Raw Epicurean readers by Eliza Frey from Frey Organic Wines. What an honor and thank you Eliza!

Eliza has this to say, “This “lasagna” is made with all raw ingredients, a perfect summertime entrée that is a great way to showcase some fresh garden veggies. The recipe seems long, but is quite simple. You will need a potato peeler and a food processor. Remember to use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.”

I love the idea of using organic vegan wine in a raw vegan recipe. Eliza used Frey’s Organic Vegan Syrah to make the marinara sauce, and she took the opportunity to showcase bay leaf, this months herb of the month, to make bay laurel infused oil olive. Also I like how they showcase a step-by-step pictorial on how to create and plate this recipe. Just beautiful!

Have you ever tried organic vegan wine? Well, I have great news.
I am thrilled to host our first organic wine giveaway! Frey Organic Wine generously offers three [3] Raw Epicurean readers one [1] bottle of Frey Organic Wine! Visit Frey’s Organic Wine shop and browse their selection.

I wish we could ship everywhere but please keep in mind this giveaway is only open to permanent legal residents of the U.S. who are 21 years of age or older as of the date of their entry. This giveaway begins September 19, 2009, 12:01 AM PST, and ends September 30, 2009, 11:59 PM PST. Please read the rules, regulations, and disclaimer before participating. To participate simply leave a comment below indicating that you would like to enter the drawing.

Oh and one more thing, if you sign up for their quarterly e-newsletter, you will received a $5.00 coupon to use when you shop online at Frey’s Organic Wine shop.

I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Raw Lasagna with Bay Laurel Olive Oil and Red Wine “Syraw” Marinara

The lasagna can be prepared in a casserole dish up to 24 hours in advance, or can be layered to individual plates and served, as shown in the photos. Either way it is a healthy, hearty dish that will please seasoned raw foodies and novices alike. Enjoy!

Bay Laurel Olive Oil

1/2 cup extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil
3 Bay Laurel leaves

Make your infused olive oil 1-2 days before preparing the lasagna for maxium extraction. Finely chop or tear the bay leaves and put them into the oil, cover and let stand at room temperature, strain before using.

“Noodles”

2 medium zucchini
12 large swiss chard leaves
2 wide heirloom tomatoes

The zucchini and chard “noodles” can be prepared up to 12 hours in advance, they are tastier if allowed to wilt for a while.

Cut each chard leaf into 2-4 pieces, depending on the size of the leaf. Using a rolling pin or glass jar, firmly roll the leaves until you see that they are bruised (you can also use a mallet or the base of a glass and pound them until bruised). Bruising the leaves softens the tissue and makes them tastier and easier to digest. After they are well-bruised, place them on a plate, sprinkling a little vinegar between each leaf, set aside.

With a potato peeler, “slice” the zucchini across its mid section. The result is a wide and flexible “noodle”.

With a serrated knife, slice the heirloom tomato into several thin rounds.

“Syraw” Marinara

4 paste tomatoes, such as Roma, (or any other tomato, but the sauce will be more watery)
1/3 cup Frey Organic Syrah wine
1 red or green bell pepper
1 fresh cayenne pepper
1/2 cup roughly chopped onion
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
nutritional yeast (optional)
sea salt to taste

Combine ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Nutritional yeast can be added if the sauce is too liquid.

Olive Pine Nut Paste

3/4 cup sun cured black olives
3/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup goji berries or date meat

Combine ingredients in a food processor and blend. Add a little water, wine, or oil if the mixture is too dry.

Herbed Cashew “Cheese”

1 1/2 cup soaked raw cashews
3 Tbs. Thyme
3 Tbs. Fresh parsley
3 Tbs. Fresh Basil
sea salt to taste

Combine ingredients in a food processor and blend. Add a little water, wine, or oil if the mixture is too dry.

Layer the noodles, marinara, olive paste and cheese, drizzling the infused olive oil between layers. Garnish with fresh basil and serve. Enjoy!

Note: Numerous variations of this recipe are possible. Some like to make a mushroom or walnut pate instead of the olive paste. Carrots also make nice noodles if sliced with the peeler. You can use any herbs or make it spicier by adding more pepper or garlic. With fresh organic ingredients, you can’t go wrong!

Makes one 8×12 casserole or six pieces of Lasagna

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Comments

16 Comments so far

Lauren on September 19, 2009 Saturday, 5:45 am
This is beautiful! :)
Antony in London on September 19, 2009 Saturday, 11:15 am
This looks absolutely delicious. We don’t have Frey’s in the UK as far as I know … but we certainly have organic wine :-)
Heather on September 19, 2009 Saturday, 2:58 pm
WOW! What a wonderful post, thanks Ingrid! This recipe sounds soooo amazing. I’ve been really craving raw lasagna lately, and everywhere I look, I run into all these wonderful recipes. Perhaps I should take the hint and try a few out, eh?
debbie on September 19, 2009 Saturday, 5:38 pm
oh.. just.. oh YUM
deb xoxo
Crystal Canaday on September 20, 2009 Sunday, 3:10 pm
Wow, this lasagna looks amazing and gorgeous! Thank you for also posting the info on Frey Wine. As I mentioned before, I bought two bottles last night and am planning on trying the red out tonight. :) Thanks again for all of the information and recipes you post. The pictures keep me coming back for more!!!
andra on September 20, 2009 Sunday, 3:59 pm
This looks absoulutely delicious. Consider this a request to be entered into the drawing.

Cheers,

andra
andra on September 20, 2009 Sunday, 4:02 pm
PS–how do I sign up for the newsletter from Frey’s organic wine? Do I go to their main website?

andra

PS–Ingrid, I saw your response to my post on your last blog entry and AM interested in getting their newsletter. Thanks again for your amazing blog :)
Robin K Moyer on September 21, 2009 Monday, 5:38 am
OMG, I just can’t wait to make this incredible sounding and looking Lasagna and well, it just won’t be the same great tasting one if I don’t have Frey’s Organic Vegan Syrah to make the marinara sauce with! :)
So please enter me in the drawing. Thanks!! Anxiously waiting to make Raw Lasagna with Bay Laurel Olive Oil and Red Wine “Syraw” Marinara
Nicole (The Fitness Freak) on September 21, 2009 Monday, 8:59 am
Fabulous! How wonderful that they gave you three bottles of wine as a giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win : )

This recipe is definitely on my list! I hope I get the bottle of wine to really make it delicious!
Hannah Bonno on September 28, 2009 Monday, 8:38 am
Yum, this sounds so good. I can’t wait to make this. Thanks for a beautiful recipe and a lovely informative website!
Ray on September 29, 2009 Tuesday, 6:47 pm
What a delicious recipe! Also, please enter me in the drawing :-).
Tshombe on September 29, 2009 Tuesday, 9:06 pm
This looks amazing and I can’t wait to recreate (and eat!) it in my kitchen!

I’m currently on a 20-day cleanse, which I will complete tomorrow. After the “easing it” diet, I want to celebrate with this meal!

I’ve never had an organic wine and would LOVE to enter the drawing. Please submit my name!

Off I go to sign up for Frey’s newsletter. Thank you!
Ingrid on October 2, 2009 Friday, 9:59 am

ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to

Debbie of Debbie Does Raw
Robyn of RAWphoriaLIVE
Tshombe of Magnetic Entrepreneur

They each will receive their pick, one bottle of Frey Organic Wine, compliments of Frey Organic Wine.

Browse their organic wine shop to see their selection.

Cheers and enjoy your gift.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this drawing. :-)
debbie on October 2, 2009 Friday, 6:03 pm
Ingrid! Thank you so much for this wonderful prize! Just in time for the holidays.. my family will love sipping this!
You are such an inspiration to me,
xoxoo deb
Tshombe on October 3, 2009 Saturday, 11:01 am
Wow! This is SO AWESOME! Thank you so much, Ingrid. I can hardly wait :-)
Carrie on November 17, 2009 Tuesday, 8:43 pm
i would love to be entered! Thank you!

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