Cooking time: 30min

Total: 65min

Clean the zucchini and eggplant and cut them into slices. For this step, Cutter and grater of vegetables

Heat a frying pan, add a little oil and start browning the eggplant slices in batches. Repeat the process, adding oil again in each batch until all the eggplant slices are cooked.

Now cook the zucchini, following the previous procedure.

Prepare the lasagna paste according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Meanwhile, prepare the bechamel sauce. Heat the vegetable milk in a saucepan and in a frying pan, toast the flour with the oil. When the flour is toasted, add the hot vegetable milk. Stir constantly with a few sticks until the bechamel thickens slightly. at the end add a pinch of flour.

salt and nutmeg.

Heat the oven to 220º.

Assemble the lasagna. Start by placing a little bechamel on the base, place the first layer of pasta, aubergine, and bechamel. Continue with another layer of pasta, zucchini, and bechamel. Repeat the process until the vegetables are finished. Finally, cover with the rest of bechamel.

Bake at 220º for 10 minutes.

To finish, chop the garlic and the fresh chives and mix with 50 ml. of oil.

Serve the hot lasagna with the garlic and chives oil to accompany.

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Aubergine: 3 benefits in 1

This vegetable, originally from India, has three properties: it is antioxidant because it improves cellular activity; diuretic because it stimulates renal activity; and depurative, thanks to the amount of fiber it provides.

Its exterior is made up of a smooth, shiny skin and various colors: white, black, yellow or red, although the most common is violet or purple. Inside we find a white or green pulp, depending on the variety and soft seeds.

In its chemical composition contains vitamin A, B1, B2, C and E, very rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus, in addition to some other components such as folic acid, fiber, and carbohydrates.

Healing properties of eggplant

The compounds responsible for this slightly bitter taste are recognized for their depurative effect, i.e. they stimulate the proper functioning of the liver and facilitate the work of the gallbladder, favoring the digestion of fats.

It contains a lot of water, so it has very few calories and is an excellent diuretic. It is antioxidant and prevents certain types of cancer or heart disease. It reduces cholesterol and helps prevent atherosclerosis.

Benefits Olive oil

Controls cholesterol

Olive oil is the best ally to regulate cholesterol, eliminating the excesses of bad cholesterol in the body. The most recommendable thing is to use an extra virgin olive oil. And it is that this type of oil, obtained only by cold pressure and of high quality, gives it a nutritional composition that makes it exceptional. Due to its high oleic acid content, it is very beneficial for heart and liver health.

Improves circulation

Did you know that olive oil reduces by 66% the risk of suffering circulatory disorders in the extremities? This is supported by scientific studies that show the benefits of olive oil for circulation.

Thus, the Spanish macro-study Predimed - recently awarded a few years ago - confirmed that the Mediterranean diet, accompanied by extra virgin olive oil or nuts and dried fruit, is capable of reducing the risk of circulatory problems in the extremities by up to 66%. The healthy fats in olive oil help to reduce high blood pressure levels.

Strengthens the immune system

The immune system is the body's natural defense against infections, which can lead to common and chronic diseases. Olive oil helps to strengthen it thanks to the antioxidants and other essential nutrients contained in this product. Thus, taking extra virgin olive oil helps the immune system and offers protection against disease.

Combats diabetes

Scientifically proven. A study published by the scientific journal Diabetes Care revealed that any Mediterranean diet containing olive oil is capable of reducing cases of type II diabetes by up to 50%. The healthy fats contained in the oil could help regulate sugar levels and insulin production.

Protects the brain

A study carried out by Temple University in Philadelphia, USA, indicates that olive oil protects against cognitive impairment. the consumption of extra virgin olive oil protects memory and learning capacity thanks to healthy monounsaturated fats. Thus, olive oil could delay or prevent mental deterioration, which is linked to mental illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease.

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