Vegan Mexican Veggie Lasagna

ByHannah Peterson

Vegan Mexican Veggie Lasagna (Easy, Cheesy & Crowd-Pleasing)

If you love Mexican flavors and classic comfort food, this Vegan Mexican Veggie Lasagna is about to become your new favorite dinner. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, seasoned plant-based filling, black beans, sweet corn, salsa, and melty vegan cheese come together in one bold, satisfying, family-approved casserole.

It’s cozy like lasagna, zesty like tacos, and perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or make-ahead meals. 🌱✨

🛒 Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups vegan ground meat or crumbled tofu
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

For Assembly

  • 9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
  • 2½ cups salsa or enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups vegan shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican-style)

Optional Toppings

  • Green onions
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Vegan sour cream or cashew crema

👩‍🍳 How to Make Vegan Mexican Veggie Lasagna

1️⃣ Make the Filling

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and vegan ground (or tofu). Cook until lightly browned.

Stir in black beans, corn, bell peppers, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat.

2️⃣ Prepare the Baking Dish

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a baking dish.

3️⃣ Layer the Lasagna

Layer in this order:

  1. Lasagna noodles
  2. Veggie filling
  3. Salsa
  4. Vegan cheese

Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.

4️⃣ Bake

Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

5️⃣ Rest & Serve

Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Top with green onions, cilantro, and vegan sour cream.

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