Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake
Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake layers corn tortillas with a creamy ricotta–spinach mixture, bold salsa, and pepper Jack for a rich, cheesy bite with gentle heat from jalapeño and chili powder. Sweet corn and black beans add hearty texture, while a splash of enchilada sauce ties everything together. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a potluck main that satisfies vegetarians and omnivores alike.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapenos, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in salsa, black beans, corn, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a simmer; let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
In a bowl, mix 2 cups pepper Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Lay 6 corn tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon 1/2 of the vegetable mixture over them using a slotted spoon, then spread 1/2 of the cheese and spinach mixture on top. Add another layer of 6 tortillas and top with the remaining vegetables and the remaining cheese mixture. Finish with the remaining tortillas. Spread enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining pepper Jack cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Calories 638.71 kcal High 32%
- Protein 23.99 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 50.42 g 18%
- Total Fat 39.3 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 13.31 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 93.0 mg High 31%
- Sodium 968.16 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 4.83 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 8.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.88 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 589.77 mg Good Source 45%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 368.83 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 224.97 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 31.83 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.44 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mexican Style Veggie Lasagna Bake is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 638.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Cooking Spray, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 638.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake healthy?
- Mexican-Style Veggie Lasagna Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 638.71 calories and 23.99 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 968.16 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.31 g (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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