Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Step 2

Make the tomato sauce by combining in a medium bowl marinara sauce, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.

Step 3

In a large baking dish (9 x 13-inches), layer half of the eggplant, zucchini, onion, olives, and beans.

Step 4

Pour half of the tomato sauce over the vegetables.

Step 5

Layer the remaining vegetables—eggplant, zucchini, onion, olives and beans.

Step 6

Pour over the remaining tomato sauce.

Step 7

Sprinkle with plant-based cheese.

Step 8

Cover with foil and bake at 375 F for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, until tender and golden brown. Makes 6 servings.