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Lentil Veggie Lasagna Recipe

This Lentil Veggie Lasagna Recipe combines hearty lentils, vegetables, and dairy-free layers into a satisfying plant-based baked pasta dish.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Lasagna noodles — 12 sheets
  • Cooked lentils — 2 cups
  • Zucchini diced — 1 cup
  • Bell peppers chopped — 1 cup
  • Onion chopped — 1 cup
  • Garlic minced — 3 cloves
  • Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
  • Crushed tomatoes — 3 cups
  • Tomato paste — 2 tablespoons
  • Italian seasoning — 2 teaspoons
  • Salt — 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper — ½ teaspoon
Vegan cream layer
  • Raw cashews soaked — ¾ cup
  • Lemon juice — 2 tablespoons
  • Nutritional yeast — 3 tablespoons
  • Plant milk — ½ cup
Topping
  • Dairy-free shredded cheese — 1 cup
  • Fresh parsley — 2 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook noodles according to package instructions; drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook onion, zucchini, and bell peppers for 5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
  6. Mix cooked lentils, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  7. Simmer mixture for 8 minutes.
  8. Blend cashews, plant milk, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast until smooth.
  9. Spread ½ cup lentil sauce into baking dish.
  10. Layer noodles, lentil mixture, and cream sauce.
  11. Repeat layers twice evenly.
  12. Sprinkle dairy-free cheese on top.
  13. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
  14. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes.
  15. Rest before serving.
  16. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 330
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 17g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Iron: 24%
Vitamin A: 30%
Folate: 35%
Magnesium: 15%
Potassium: 14%

Additional notes / tips

  • Add roasted eggplant for deeper flavor.
  • Stir smoked paprika into lentil mixture.
  • Use whole-grain pasta for extra texture.
  • Let baked dish sit before slicing.
  • Add fresh basil before serving for aroma.