Vegan Lasagna with Zucchini Noodles
This vegan lasagna is packed with flavor and has a unique twist: zucchini noodles! The zucchini noodles add a light and refreshing touch to the dish, while the black beans, corn, and tomatoes provide a hearty and satisfying base. The vegan ricotta cheese adds a creamy richness to the lasagna, and the whole dish is baked to perfection until bubbly and hot.
This recipe was born out of a desire to create a vegan lasagna that was both delicious and satisfying. I experimented with different ingredients and techniques until I finally arrived at this recipe. The zucchini noodles add a unique twist to the dish, and they help to keep it light and refreshing. The black beans, corn, and tomatoes provide a hearty and satisfying base, and the vegan ricotta cheese adds a creamy richness to the lasagna. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table, even the most ardent meat-eaters.
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Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 cup vegan ricotta cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, and zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook until the zucchini noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Spread 1/2 of the zucchini noodle mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Top with the vegan ricotta cheese.
  7. Spread the remaining zucchini noodle mixture over the ricotta cheese.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the lasagna is bubbly and hot.
Why It Works
  • The zucchini noodles add a light and refreshing touch to the dish.
  • The black beans, corn, and tomatoes provide a hearty and satisfying base.
  • The vegan ricotta cheese adds a creamy richness to the lasagna.
  • Baking the lasagna until bubbly and hot ensures that it is cooked through and that the flavors are well-developed.