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Vegetarian Mexican Tortilla Lasagna

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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.

Vegetarian Mexican Tortilla Lasagna made with quinoa.

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.

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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
Ingredients to make a vegetarian lasagna.

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.

Steps in making layered tortilla casserole.
  • Pre-cook the quinoa and have it ready. Dice the onions and grate the cheese.
  • Cook the filling.
  • Layer the casserole.
  • Cover and bake.
Mexican quinoa casserole right out of the oven.

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.

A slice of meatless quinoa casserole on a plate.

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.

Quinoa Mexican lasagna topped with sour cream and olives.

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

Why is quinoa a healthy choice?

A complete gluten-free plant protein that contains all of the nine essential acids and is high in fiber.

Are there different types of quinoa?

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 Mexican Tortilla Lasagna made with quinoa.

Vegetarian Tortilla Lasagna

The easy Mexican lasagna with tortillas is so delicious. Quinoa tortilla lasagna is the perfect meatless layered casserole any night of the week.
5 from 53 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: meatless, vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 443kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

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
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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

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 6mg

Notes

The layers of the casserole are:
  • Tortilla
  • Filling
  • Cheese
  • Tortilla
  • Filling
  • Cheese
  • Tortilla
  • Filling 
  • Cheese
  • Tortilla
  • Salsa
  • Cheese
 
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  1. Carrie Robinson

    I am just loving how hearty this is even if it is meatless! 🙂 And I just love, love, love quinoa. This needs to happen in my house asap.

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  2. Marisa Franca

    Thank you for this fabulous recipe. I made it last night and it was a huge hit. Hubby – who is a BIG meat eater — didn’t even ask “where’s the beef?” I really love the veggies you use with the lasagna noodles. They add to the flavor and are so hearty that you feel totally satisfied. I have some leftover and it’ll make a great lunch this weekend.

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  3. Marie-Pierre Breton

    This lasagna was perfect for the 5 of Mayo; we had the red quinoa instead of the white, and was fabulous! Thanks for this yummy bite!

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  4. Julie Wunder

    What a delish recipe for dinner! I also love healthier Mexican food and this is right up my alley. I made this for the family and they loved it.

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  5. Cara

    I’m not usually a big fan of lasagna but the different flavors and textures were great in this one!

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  6. Jean

    Love love love this. The only sub I made was using non-dairy cheese. I never even heard of this recipe before. It was soooo good.

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    • Loreto and Nicoletta

      What a great fusion dish. Two great cultures and plenty of passion. In parts of Italy the use a flat crisp bread instead of noodles. That lasagna is super delish. I can only imagine the tortillas and quinoa, and all the other ingredients mingling with that melted cheese. Super yummy, healthy, economical. A total win win recipe! ❤️

  7. Jessica

    We had this lasagna for dinner last night and it was incredible! A delicious mash up of two of my favorite cuisines!

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  8. Dannii

    The flavours in this were incredible. A great twist on lasagna.

    Reply

  9. Holley

    This lasagna alternative recipe is just what our dinner table needed! I love that this is much healthier for my family and I!

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  10. Justine

    This will be perfect for Meatless Monday! Really cannot wait to give it a try – we love quinoa.

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  11. Andrea

    Loving all the flavors in this easy to make Mexican lasagna. It’s perfect for Mexican night, a crowd or potluck.

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  12. Ali

    WOW this is such an amazing comfort food recipe. I love that it is vegetarian!!

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  13. Tina

    Such a delicious lasagna! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it!

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  14. Elizabeth Emery

    This recipe is absolutely delicious. The quinoa is such a nice touch and makes me want to keep making it!

    Reply

  15. Laura Arteaga

    Wow! This tortilla lasagna was perfect! We already started our Cinco de Mayo celebrations and this meal was simply delicious!

    Reply

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