--- title: Eggplant + Zucchini Beany Bake Recipe date: 2023-11-06T09:17:00-05:00 author: Marc Swarbrick canonical_url: "https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/eggplant-and-zucchini-beany-bake-recipe" section: Recipes --- [Dinner](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?occasion=77) # Eggplant + Zucchini Beany Bake Recipe [Dinner](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?occasion=77) # Eggplant + Zucchini Beany Bake Recipe Prep: 10 mins Cook: 45 mins Serves 4 Suitable for freezing A yummy veggie bake perfect for the whole family to enjoy! Packed full of beans, pulses and scrummy veg, using ingredients from your kitchen cupboard! BEANutiful! [Vegetarian](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=69) [Soy free](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=70) [Nut free](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=71) [Gluten free](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=72) ![Aubergine and courgette beany bake toddler recipe](/uploads/generic/_600x744_crop_center-center_none/aubergine-and-courgette-beany-bake-toddler-recipe.jpg) 24+ Months ![Earths best organic cauliflower sliced side](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_225x225_fit_center-center_none/16351/earths-best-organic-cauliflower-sliced-side.jpg) Ingredients Half a cauliflower (approx. 1 and 3/4 cups when chopped) 1 leek 3/4 cup water or vegetable stocK 1 eggplant 2 zucchini's 1 can of lentils (1 cup drained) 1 can of chickpeas (1 cup drained) 1 ragu sauce Method - 1 Slice zucchini and aubergine very finely into thin disks. - 2 Steam the aubergine until softened (approx 15 minutes). - 3 For the topping, steam cauliflower until soft. - 4 Fry leeks over a low heat. - 5 When cooked, put into a bowl, add 200ml of water or stock. - 6 Blend until smooth. - 7 Assemble: Layer aubergine and zucchini evenly onto the bottom of a lasagne style dish. - 8 Drain the lentils and chickpeas and mix them through the ragu sauce. Pour the mix over the vegetables. - 9 Top with the cauliflower puree. - 10 Put in a pre heated oven at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes. ![Tips guides strawb 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_136x136_fit_center-center_none/12815/tips-guides-strawb@2x.jpg) ![](/dist/images/watermark--bg-doodles2-640@2x.png) ![](/dist/images/watermark--bg-doodles3-1440@2x.png) ![Tips guides raspb 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_75x75_fit_center-center_none/12813/tips-guides-raspb@2x.jpg) ![Tips guides pear 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_69x69_fit_center-center_none/12812/tips-guides-pear@2x.jpg) Starting Solids? ![Tips guides packshot tin 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_122x122_fit_center-center_none/12811/tips-guides-packshot-tin@2x.jpg) ![Tips guides packshot pouch 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_175x175_fit_center-center_none/12810/tips-guides-packshot-pouch2@2x.jpg) We’re here to help! You and your little one are about to start an exciting adventure exploring lots of fun, new tastes + textures…and we're here to support you every step of the way! [ Get started with solids ](https://www.earthsbest.com/starting-solids) ![Tips guides blueb 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_78x78_fit_center-center_none/12809/tips-guides-blueb@2x.jpg) ![Tips guides strawb 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_87x87_fit_center-center_none/12815/tips-guides-strawb@2x.jpg) ![Tips guides strawb balloon 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_212x212_fit_center-center_none/12814/tips-guides-strawb-balloon@2x.jpg) Parenting tips meal plans + more Read our helpful parenting advice and watch our nutrition tips videos to help you make the best decisions for your little one’s health + wellbeing. [ Find tips + guides ](https://www.earthsbest.com/helpful-stuff) ![GFMF asset removal 1](/uploads/generic/_286x494_fit_center-center_none/39324/GFMF-asset-removal-1.jpg) ![Earths Best Play Doodles With Outline Pear Rocket 2x](/uploads/generic/_212x212_crop_center-center_none/9942/EarthsBest-PlayDoodles-WithOutline-Pear-Rocket@2x.jpg) Join the family! Our mission is to help little ones build healthy habits. As a member of our Earth’s Best® family, you'll receive handy emails packed with expert tips, recipes, offers, and more! [ Join Today ](https://besties.earthsbest.com/public/signup)