Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna: An easy tex-mex lasagna is made with lasagna noodles and layers or cheese, beans, and fresh toppings.
Guess what? I love pasta and I love Mexican food.
Oh, I have mentioned that before and have shared many Mexican recipes like Slow Cooker Carnitas, Black Bean Tacos and Creamy Taco Bake. Excuse me for stating that fact again, it is just some serious love.
MY LATEST VIDEOS
And you know, I have a hankering there may be a few of you that share the same passions of Mexican and pasta.
So, I have a feeling you will adore my creation of a Meatless Mexican Lasagna that is easy and filling that combines pasta with traditional Mexican flare.
Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna
It all started in a desperate attempt to create something from nothing in my house. I found a half empty box of whole wheat lasagna noodles and the ingredients to make my taco dip.
I could just make my taco dip and serve that for dinner? I guess I would feel guilty for that.
So I made a lasagna. An Easy Mexican Lasagna.
Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna
Whole wheat noodles seperated layers of refried beans and a spicy Greek yogurt mixture. The sauce was created by blending up salsa but tomato sauce with taco seasoning would work as well.
I took my first bite, OH MY WORD!! It was a success in my mind for sure. I looked up and saw 3 happy stuffed faces.
I think the heartiness from the noodles and beans, contrasted with the fresh toppings is just killer in this Easy Tex-Mex Lasagna.
Trust me, you must try this!
So make this Easy Mexican lasagna now. Or if not tonight, for your next Meatless Monday.
Notes on Meatless Mexican Lasagna
- If you don’t want to go through the hassle of boiling noodles for this lasagna, just use your favorite tortilla wrap.
- Top this Mexican Lasagna as you would any Taco–making it very much like Taco Lasagna. I love to top mine with avocado, onion, tomato, and sour cream.
- Feel free to sub-out the Greek yogurt for sour cream in this recipe for Tex-mex Lasagna.
- I love to blend salsa up to keep the texture smooth for my kids. But you can leave the salsa chunky, or even puree diced tomatoes with green chiles as the sauce.
- I love to serve this Lasagna up with Pina Colada or Margarita Sangria from my friend at Crazy for Crust.
Mexican Lasagana Recipe
Mexican Lasagna
An easy Meatless Healthy Mexican Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
- 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles cooked according to package directions
- 4 oz neufetchel cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
- 1 can fat-free re-fried beans
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 2 cups salsa rotel, or tomato sauce
- Toppings: fresh cilantro chopped onions, chopped lettuce, chopped tomato
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350.
-
Mix together yogurt, cream cheese and taco seasoning until well combined.
-
Spread 1/2 cup salsa over bottom of 9 x 13 pan. Top with 3 noodles and then spread the beans over the noodles. Top with 3 additional noodles and then spread with yogurt mixture. Top with remaining noodles and then the salsa. Sprinkle the cheese over the salsa.
-
Bake for 30 minutes at 350.
-
Serve with chopped cilantro, lettuce, tomatoes and onions!
If you liked this Easy Tex Mex Lasagna, you may also like:
Vegan Butternut Squash Rice Bowl
Christie - Food Done Light says
This looks delicious. I love the fusion of Mexican and Italian.
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks! Plus it is so easy and filling!
heather @french press says
such a fabulous dinner!!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Heather!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
This sounds really yummy!!
Miranda @ Cookie Dough & Oven Mitt says
Oh yum! I love any kind of lasagna. All those fresh toppings have to really brighten up the lasagna! This is brilliant!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Miranda! The toppings take this lasagna over the top for sure!
Jen says
I bet this is amazing! Can’t wait to try it out.
Kristen Chidsey says
I hope you love it as much as I do Jen!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
Ha! I just made my own version of a Mexican lasagna this week! Will be posting mine soon, too. Your version looks delicious!
Kristen Chidsey says
Can’t wait to see your version. I am sure it is delicious as well!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I am so giving this a try! I love Mexican food, and tacos are so delicious but sometimes a pain. So excited for this!
Kristen Chidsey says
Kacey, this could not be EASIER!! Let me know how you like it!
Sheryl @Lady Behind The Curtain says
Can’t wait to try this one out!
Kristen Chidsey says
I hope you love it Sheryl!
Susan | LunaCafe says
What a creative fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines. How fun. And sounds delicious too.
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Susan. I have to say, I am glad my crazy brain went there! And I was surprised at how well it was received by my family, now it is one of their most requested meals.
Karly says
This looks delicious! And I love that it’s a meatless monday option!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Karly! And it is so good–you won’t miss the meat at all!
Julie | Small Green Kitchen says
I love pasta and Mexican food as well. I could live off of Mexican food and never grow bored with it. Great recipe, Kristen! So happy that it’s meatless. <3
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Julie! Mexican is best, especially when you can make it meatless 🙂