Best 10 Cheesy Black Bean Lasagna Recipes

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Black bean lasagna is a hearty and delicious vegetarian dish that is packed with flavor. The combination of creamy cheese, tangy black beans, and savory spices makes for a meal that is both satisfying and healthy. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a more elaborate meal to impress your guests, cheesy black bean lasagna is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA



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A delicious vegetarian lasagna using corn tortillas instead of lasagna noodles, layered with salsa, black beans, cheese, and guacamole.

Provided by ESNOW

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup salsa
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
salt and black pepper to taste
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, 3 cloves of chopped garlic, and green and red bell peppers. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes with juice, salsa, and black beans. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and cook about 3 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mash the avocados with 1 clove chopped garlic and lemon juice.
  • Place a layer of tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the tomato and bean mixture on top. Spread 1/2 of guacamole on top, then sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese. Lay out another layer of tortillas. Top with half of the remaining tomato and bean mixture. Then spread remaining guacamole on top. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 471.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA



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I'm a schoolteacher who loves exchanging recipes with my colleagues. This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's tasty, nutritious and feeds plenty.-Deborah Kolek, Winchester Center, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 large egg white, beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 flour tortillas (7 inches), halved

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, chili powder, cumin and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the black beans and pinto beans. Heat through., In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg white, parsley and jalapeno. Spread a third of the bean mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the cheddar cheese, tortillas and ricotta mixture. Repeat layers. Spread remaining bean mixture over top., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 726mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CHEESY BLACK BEAN LASAGNA



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This is one of my family's absolute favorite meatless meals. I came up with this variation on lasagna to help my husband lower his cholesterol level, and I never dreamed that family and friends would rave over it." Dusty Davis - Slidell, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 lasagna noodles
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 cup water
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, cilantro and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened., In a small bowl, combine the egg whites, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley., Drain noodles. Spread 1/2 cup bean mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with three noodles, a third of the ricotta mixture, a third of the remaining bean mixture and 2/3 cup cheese blend. Repeat layers twice., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
8 ounces lasagna noodles
1 recipe Tofu Ricotta, recipe follows
One 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
One 12-ounce can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for pasta
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup raw cashews, finely ground
14 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, or 1 tablespoon dried basil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes and their juices, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, onions and black beans. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook to al dente according to package directions. Drain the noodles well.
  • Spread 1 cup of the prepared sauce in a 9- by 13- by 2-inch baking pan. Make three layers each of noodles, sauce and Tofu Ricotta. End with the sauce and make sure the noodles are completely covered or they will dry out during baking. Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered. Allow the dish to stand for 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
  • Add the cashews to a food processor and grind them. Then crumble in the tofu, and add the yeast, olive oil and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. Keeps well for at least a week.

CHEESY, SPICY BLACK BEAN BAKE



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Whether or not you've fallen for this cheesy white-bean tomato bake, we'd like you to meet its bolder counterpart, smoky and spiced, with lots of melty cheese. Black beans shine in a deep-red mixture of fried garlic, caramelized tomato paste, smoked paprika and cumin. The whole skillet gets coated in a generous sprinkling of sharp Cheddar or Manchego cheese, then baked until melted. The final result is what you hope for from a really good chili or stew, but in a lot less time. For a spicier rendition, add a pinch of cayenne with the paprika, or douse the final skillet with hot sauce. Serve with tortillas, tortilla chips, rice, a baked potato or fried eggs.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, beans, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup boiling water
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar or Manchego cheese (from about a 6-ounce block)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 475 degrees. In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Fry the garlic until lightly golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, red-pepper flakes and cumin (be careful of splattering), and fry for 30 seconds, reducing the heat as needed to prevent the garlic from burning.
  • Add the beans, water and generous pinches of salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top then bake until the cheese has melted, 5 to 10 minutes. If the top is not as browned as you'd like, run the skillet under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA II



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Lasagna with a Southwest twist. This can be frozen unbaked and kept for up to a month. Simply thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake as directed. Tastes even better reheated the second day!

Provided by Chris J

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

9 lasagna noodles
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can refried black beans
2 ¾ cups canned tomato sauce
½ cup salsa
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 ½ cups cottage cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup sour cream
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
¼ cup sliced ripe olives
8 sprigs fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Coat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, corn and garlic until tender. Stir in black beans, refried beans, tomato sauce, salsa and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cook until heated through and slightly thickened; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta, sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and remaining 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; set aside.
  • Coat a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange 3 of the cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the dish, cutting to fit if necessary. Spread with 1/3 of the bean mixture, then 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more.
  • Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Garnish with sliced black olives and sprigs of cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1067.2 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

EASY BLACK BEAN LASAGNA



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A Tex-Mex kind of lasagna. I had this at a "100 Chefs for UNCF" banquet a few years back. (UNCF = United Negro College Fund) The chef, Jerry Richard was kind enough to share his recipe.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (Progresso or Green Giant)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (Progresso)
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup salsa (Old El Paso Thick'n Chunky)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup light ricotta cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
10 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mash beans slightly.
  • Stir in tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, salsa, chili powder and cumin.
  • Mix well.
  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder and egg; blend well.
  • Spread 1 cup of tomato mixture over bottom of spray-coated baking dish.
  • Top with half of noodles, overlapping slightly.
  • Top with half of remaining tomato mixture.
  • Spoon ricotta mixture over top, spread carefully.
  • Top with half of cheese, then with remaining noodles, tomato mixture and cheese.
  • Cover tightly with spray coated foil.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until noodles are tender.
  • Uncover, let stand 15 minutes before serving.

BLACK BEAN LASAGNA



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This Lasagna is a good Vegetarian dish. It can be made ahead up to 1 day and baked as directed or , freeze up to 1 month; thaw frozen casserole in fefrigerator overnight, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through. The recipe comes from Better Homes & Gardens.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 lasagna noodles
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (ROTEL-Diced tomatoes with green chilies works great) or 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce, with seasoning (ROTEL-Diced tomatoes with green chilies works great)
1/4 cup fresh snipped cilantro
1 (12 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup light sour cream
sliced tomatoes (optional)
fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
  • Mash one can of the beans and set aside; Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add onions, green sweet pepper, and garlic; Cook and stir over medium heat until tender but not brown, add the mashed beans,unmashed beans, tomato sauce, and snipped cilantro; heat through.
  • In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream;set aside.
  • Spray a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick coating; arrange 3 of the noodles in the dish; Top with one-third of the bean mixture, then spread one-third of the cheese mixture,repeat layers twice, ending with bean mixture;RESERVE the remaining cheese mixture.
  • Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through; DOLLOP with reserved cheese mixture, Let stand 10 minutes, Garnish with tomatoes slices and cilantro if desired.

CHEESY ENCHILADA LASAGNA



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Make your next meal simple but savory by using your slow cooker for this Cheesy Enchilada Lasagna entrée. Layer your slow cooker with noodles, black beans, beef, green chiles, cream cheese and more, then enjoy this perfectly roasted Cheesy Enchilada Lasagna a few hours later.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 cans (10 oz. each) enchilada sauce
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses, divided
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked
1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, beans and tomatoes.
  • Mix cream cheese and milk in medium bowl until blended. Stir in 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese.
  • Spoon 2 cups meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles (broken to fit) and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce; top with remaining noodles (broken to fit), cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted. Uncover; let stand 15 to 20 min. before serving. Serve topped with olives and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1000 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

CHEESY MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Sink your teeth into our Cheesy Mexican Lasagna tonight. This Cheesy Mexican Lasagna brings together all your favorite Tex-Mex flavors in a whole new way.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Cheddar & Asadero Cheese Deliciously Paired for Tacos
1 tomato, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped avocados
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Stir in salsa and seasoning mix; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Spread 1/2 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 8-square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with 2 tortillas. Cover with layers of 1/2 cup meat mixture, half the beans, 1/2 cup cheese and 2 of the remaining tortillas; repeat layers. Top with remaining meat mixture and cheese; cover.
  • Bake 30 min.; uncover. Let stand 5 min. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g

Tips for Making Cheesy Black Bean Lasagna

  • Use a variety of beans. Black beans are the classic choice for this lasagna, but you can also use other beans, such as pinto beans, kidney beans, or lentils.
  • Don't overcook the beans. The beans should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in this lasagna, so make sure to use a cheese that you love.
  • Layer the lasagna properly. The order of the layers is important for getting the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce. The sauce is what brings all the flavors of the lasagna together, so make sure to use a generous amount.

Conclusion

Cheesy black bean lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover black beans. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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