Layered Tortilla Lasagna with Veggies & Beans
Veggie Mexican Lasagna is a colorful, veggie-packed alternative to traditional lasagna, using flour tortillas instead of pasta and layering a rich homemade enchilada-style sauce with black beans, corn, bell peppers, zucchini and cheese. It’s full of bold flavor, satisfying texture and vibrant color, making it a perfect vegetarian dinner for weeknights or gatherings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
Sauce:
800 g crushed canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
½ red onion, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon each cumin, oregano, paprika
1 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and sugar
2 teaspoons coriander powder
Cayenne pepper to taste
Filling:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 zucchinis, chopped
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1½ cups frozen corn
Layers & Cheese:
6 large flour tortillas
2½ cups grated melting cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Blend or process all sauce ingredients until smooth.
To prepare the filling, heat olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic and onion, cook 1 minute. Add bell pepper and cook 1 more minute. Add zucchini and cook until lightly charred and tender.
Remove from heat. Combine beans, corn and half of the sautéed vegetables.
Spread a little sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish. Lay down the first tortilla layer. Add half of the hot filling, drizzle about 1 cup of sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
Repeat another layer with tortillas, remaining filling, sauce and cheese.
Top with a final tortilla layer and cover with 2 cups of sauce and remaining cheese.
Bake 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Pro Tips (FAQ-Style)
Can I swap flour tortillas for corn tortillas?
Yes—corn tortillas work well but yield a firmer, slightly earthier texture.
How do I prevent soggy tortillas?
Sauté vegetables to remove excess moisture and avoid adding too much sauce between layers.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes—assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze before baking.
Nutrition Summary
A hearty vegetarian bake featuring beans, veggies, tortillas and cheese.
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 of dish | ~342 kcal | ~18 g | ~51 g | ~9.5 g | ~10 g | ~7.7 g |
Nutrition facts are estimated.
