Best 7 Vegetarian Tortilla Lasagna Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to create a savory and satisfying vegetarian tortilla lasagna, a delightful fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors. This tantalizing dish combines the rich and smoky flavors of roasted vegetables, aromatic herbs, creamy cheese, and the irresistible texture of tortillas, layered together to form a colorful and flavorful masterpiece. Prepare to delight your taste buds as we guide you through the steps of crafting this delectable vegetarian lasagna, a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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VEGETARIAN MEXICAN LASAGNA



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A vegetarian Tex-Mex lasagna made with corn tortillas and packed with cheese and veggies. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and other favorite toppings.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced sweet onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
18 corn tortillas
1 cup enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapenos, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add salsa, black beans, corn, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a simmer; let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Combine 2 cups pepper Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Place 6 corn tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add 1/2 of the vegetable mixture using a slotted spoon, followed by 1/2 of the cheese and spinach mixture. Add a layer of 6 tortillas and follow with remaining vegetables and remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas. Spread enchilada sauce across the top and remaining pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 862.9 mg, Sugar 4 g

VEGETARIAN TORTILLA LASAGNA



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You won't miss the meat in this savory delight. The layered main course is as tasty as it is impressive. Serve warm wedges alongside tortilla chips or a green salad.-Connie L McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic
1 cup chunky salsa
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
3 flour tortillas (10 inches)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of a round 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste and cumin. Stir in hominy and beans. Place 1 tortilla on the bottom of slow cooker. Top with a third of the hominy mixture and cheese. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with olives. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until heated through. , Using foil strips as handles, remove the lasagna to a platter. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

VEGETARIAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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There are so many reasons to love this recipe: It's budget friendly, quick, healthy and gluten free!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
Kosher salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Cooking spray
Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas
4 scallions, sliced
1 cup salsa verde
1 large ripe tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
One thawed 9-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Arrange the squash on a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bake until just soft, about 10 minutes, flipping the squash once about halfway through. Combine the mozzarella, Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  • Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 4 of the tortillas in the bottom of the dish so they overlap and top with the squash and half the scallions. Drizzle 1/3 cup of the salsa verde over the vegetables and top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Add another 4 overlapping tortillas, top with the sliced tomatoes and spinach, drizzle 1/3 cup of the remaining salsa verde over the vegetables and top with half of the remaining cheese mixture. Finish building the casserole with the remaining 4 tortillas, salsa verde and cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, until the casserole is golden brown and hot, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with the remaining scallions.

CHEESY TORTILLA LASAGNA



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Enjoy the twin flavors of Italy and Mexico in this cheesy tortilla lasagna made with Old El Paso® enchilada sauce - a delicious dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (3 medium) chopped Italian plum tomatoes
1 cup julienne-cut (2x1/4x1/4-inch) zucchini
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (10-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Enchilada Sauce
1 (8-oz.) container southwest-flavor sour cream dip
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, halved
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini, onions and beans; mix well. Reserve 1/3 cup enchilada sauce; set aside. In another medium bowl, combine remaining enchilada sauce and sour cream dip; blend well.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce mixture in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Arrange 8 tortilla pieces over sauce, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of vegetable-bean mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the cheese. Spoon half of remaining sauce mixture over cheese. Repeat layers, reserving 2/3 cup cheese for top. Top with reserved 1/3 cup enchilada sauce. Cover with foil.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover; sprinkle with reserved 2/3 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 7 g

TORTILLA LASAGNA



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I found a similar recipe online and experimented with the ingredients to create this delicious lasagna. It was an instant hit with my family! They love spicy food, and this simple dish has become a new favorite. -Lynn Smith, Warrensburg, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon cornmeal
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup salsa
1 small onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, taco seasoning, garlic powder and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream and chili powder. In a large bowl, combine cheeses; set aside. Sprinkle cornmeal into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Arrange five tortillas, overlapping, in the bottom of prepared dish; spread with 1/2 cup salsa. Layer with half of the meat mixture, onion and sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups cheese mixture. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 calories, Fat 36g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHEESY TORTILLA LASAGNA



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This recipe came from a Pillsbury cookbook and I have made it several times enjoying more and more each time. Originally it was a vegetarian dish but since our family is not vegetarian I have added meat to the recipe but one could certainly remove it.

Provided by Torgy11

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cup, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained of grease or
1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup roma tomato, chopped
1 cup zucchini, chopped small
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
8 ounces low-fat sour cream
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
8 flour or 8 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (monterey jack or any you prefer)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Spray or line with aluminum foil a 13x9 glass baking dish.
  • Combine tomatoes, zucchini, beans and beef or chicken.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
  • Set aside 1/3 cup enchilada sauce.
  • Combine remaining enchilada sauce, sour cream and taco seasoning; mix well.
  • Arrange tortilla pieces on bottom of dish halve or quarter as needed to give you a solid base.
  • Pour half of vegetable, bean, meat mixture over tortilla pieces.
  • Sprinkle 2/3 cup cheese.
  • Spoon half of sauce over cheese.
  • Repeat these layers
  • The top will consist of 2/3 cup cheese and the 1/3 cup enchilada sauce you reserved earlier.
  • Cover with foil and bake 30-35 minutes at 375.
  • Let stand before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 497.1, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1, Protein 33

VEGETABLE TORTILLA LASAGNE



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Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Vegetable     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin     Ricotta     Corn     Zucchini     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large zucchini (about 10 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 1/4 pound)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup bottled tomato salsa (about 9 ounces)
six 6-inch corn tortillas
a 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
Accompaniment: Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. and brush 2 shallow baking pans with oil.
  • Arrange zucchini in one layer in one pan and in half of other pan and add corn to remaining half of second pan. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper to taste and roast on 2 racks in oven about 5 minutes. Stir corn and switch positions of pans in oven. Roast vegetables about 5 minutes more, or until browned lightly.
  • While vegetables are roasting, in a small bowl, stir together ricotta, 1 cup Monterey Jack, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Put salsa in a fine sieve set over a bowl and drain 3 seconds (do not press on solids). Transfer salsa to another bowl.
  • Lightly grease a loaf pan, 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 3 inches, and trim tortillas with scissors into six 5- by 3 3/4-inch rectangles. Cover bottom of loaf pan with 2 tortillas, overlapping them in middle. Spread 1/4 cup salsa over tortillas and top with half cheese mixture, half zucchini, half peppers, half corn, and 1 tablespoon coriander. Make another layer of tortillas and vegetables in same manner. Top with remaining 2 tortillas, 1/2 cup salsa, 1/4 cup Monterey Jack,and 1 tablespoon coriander. Cover lasagne with foil and bake in middle of oven 12 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted. Let lasagne stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
  • Cut lasagne in half and serve with limes.

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought lasagna noodles or tortillas.
  • If you are using fresh spinach, be sure to wash and chop it finely before adding it to the recipe.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to your lasagna, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
  • If you want a cheesy lasagna, add more cheese to the recipe. You can also use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan.
  • To make sure the lasagna is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the lasagna is done.

Conclusion:

These vegetarian tortilla lasagna recipes are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Italian dish. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying lasagna that everyone will love.

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