Mexican Tortilla Lasagna is a healthy alternative to traditional lasagna. Made with quinoa, lots of Tex-Mex southwest flavours, and packed with protein and fiber.
This easy layered tortilla casserole can be assembled in advance. Versatile, customizable, and perfect for meatless meals. You may also enjoy this vegetarian burrito recipe too.
I love working with quinoa. Affordable, easy to find and it is such a great plant-based protein.
We absolutely love Mexican food. By far our favourite for themed dinner nights. These mini quinoa casseroles are always a hit. Meatless, gluten-free, and can be baked in the oven or cooked in the microwave.
With the price of groceries rising, easy-to-make budget-friendly meals are a must. We love adding this baked quinoa casserole to our meal rotations. If you love chili, I promise this meatless chili recipe with quinoa and beans will even satisfy the meat lovers too.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this vegetarian Mexican lasagna can be found at the bottom of this post.
If you are a fan of enchilada casserole, this easy Mexican lasagna with tortillas and quinoa filling will be a hit for sure. The perfect taco casserole.
Ingredients For Vegetarian Tortilla Lasagna
- cooked quinoa
- corn
- black beans
- canned tomatoes
- avocado oil
- Mexican seasoning
- shredded cheese
- onion
- salsa
- 10-inch tortillas
Be sure to check out the suggestions and recipe tips below.
Meatless Mexican Lasagna With Tortillas
A healthy and easy-to-make layered casserole that is sure to be a hit at the dinner table. Full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Pre-cook the quinoa and have it ready. Dice the onions and grate the cheese.
- Cook the filling.
- Layer the casserole.
- Cover and bake.
Once out of the oven, allow to cool before slicing. The cheesy quinoa, corn, and black bean filling layered between tortillas is hearty and delicious. Add some tasty toppings and enjoy.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Quinoa needs to be pre-cooked for this filling. This can be done a few days in advance or the day of. The choice is yours.
Tortillas can be plain, whole wheat, or flavoured. I used siracha flavoured in this recipe. I like the 10-inch size since they fit nicely in the baking pan. You can use smaller ones if you like. You may have to cut them to fit properly in your pan.
Cheese can be marble, cheddar, mozzarella, or anything you like.
Corn can be frozen or canned. You do not need to thaw.
Toppings are like icing on a cake. You can use anything you like. Sour cream, olives, avocados, salsa, guacamole, or Greek yogurt. The choices are endless.
Make ahead and have the casserole ready to pop in the oven. I would add the final layer of cheese just before baking. You can freeze the entire casserole before baking. Baking time will increase, so be sure to check it is hot and cooked through before serving.
Store leftovers wrapped in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven. You can also freeze for longer storage.
The healthy Mexican lasagna with quinoa is sure to please. Flavourful, easy to make, and so affordable.
FAQ’s
A complete gluten-free plant protein that contains all of the nine essential acids and is high in fiber.
It comes in a variety of colours such as white, red, and black. Each has a slightly different taste. It also is available in flakes a great alternative to oatmeal. Quinoa flour is perfect for gluten-free baking.
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Vegetarian Tortilla Lasagna
Ingredients
- 16 ounces quinoa pre-cooked
- 3 ounces corn
- 8 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces onion diced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning
- 8 ounces shredded marble cheese
- 4 ounces salsa
- 4 large tortillas 10 inch size
Instructions
- Pre-cook the quinoa according to package directions. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF, and spray an 8×8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Lasagna Filling:
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the Mexican seasoning and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and crushed tomatoes. Continue to cook until the filling is hot and bubbly. Remove and set aside.
Lasagna Layering:
- Place 1 tortilla into the prepared baking dish.
- Divide the filling into 3. Divide the grated cheese into 4.
- Spread ⅓ of the filling on top of the tortilla. Top ¼ of the cheese.
- Repeat this process for 2 more layers. You will have 3 layers at this point.
- Place the last tortilla on top of the casserole. Spread with salsa and add the remaining cheese.
Baking Lasagna:
- Cover the layered casserole with foil. I like to spray the foil with cooking spray so the cheese does not stick.
- Place into the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove, allow to cool for several minutes. Cut and serve. Add your toppings and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Lalaine Manalo
This lasagna looks delicious and healthy dish. I will definitely try for dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I hope you enjoy this Mexican lasagna as much as we do.
Sangeetha
I absolutely love the idea of Mexican Tortilla Lasagna as a healthier twist on the classic dish! The combination of quinoa, Tex-Mex flavors, and layers of tortillas sounds incredibly delicious and satisfying. Assembling it in advance is a great time-saving tip.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This truly is a great alternative to traditional lasagna. Super healthy and easy to make.
Moop Brown
Am always looking for more meatless recipes to try and love that this one is so quick and easy to make as well.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We really enjoy this Mexican lasagna too.
Ramona Sebastian
Really good flavours wow! Such a fantastic alternative to the traditional lasagna that I keep on making. I’ll definitely alternate with this now.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It’s nice to have a alternative to the classic dish. ENJOY!
Silvia
You said it right, full of Tex-Mex and southwest flavors. We love quinoa and this is a very creative and yummy way to enjoy it. Your recipe was so easy to follow. We will be making it again and again.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you enjoyed this layered tortilla lasagna as much as we do.
Amy Liu Dong
I made this last night and I love how easy and delicious this recipe is.
Even my kids enjoy it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It is a good and healthy alternative to classic lasagna for sure.
LaKita
Love this take on lasagna! So tasty and flavorful!! Made it this weekend and it turned out perfectly.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Jamie
You just combine two of my comfort food into one dish! Making this comes to my favorite list! This Mexican lasagna looks so yummy and tasteful! Layers of flavor that will fill our tummy in no time! Loved it! Plus it’s vegan too!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree on all accounts, this layered lasagna is so delicious.
Monica
What a delicious and fun alternative to lasagna! I really love all the veggies and quinoa, and how versatile this is for an easy main or hearty side.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It is a nice change from traditional lasagna for sure.
Katie Crenshaw
I loved how this turned out! It was so flavorful!! The quinoa, beans, and corn made such a tasty filling! I definitely will be making again.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this Mexican version of lasagna too.