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Easy vegan gluten free lasagna recipe – Are you ready for a luxe, savory, and velvety vegan lasagna made with zucchini, fresh herbs, and caramelized leeks and covered in a cheesy, creamy vegan sauce? If so, then this easy vegan gluten-free lasagna recipe is just what you need.

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The Best gluten free lasagna recipe – It’s a delicious vegan version of lasagna that the whole family will love. We’re talking melty soft zucchini pasta sheets, delicious creamy white sauce, and great flavor! Perfect comfort food that’s a family favorite reecipe that is just as good as a classic lasagna. 

I’ve been saving this easy gluten-free vegan lasagna recipe for a while because it’s a creamy, cheesy, and decadent recipe that everyone always asks me for. It doesn’t taste vegan, it doesn’t taste gluten-free, but it does taste absolutely mouthwatering and cheesy. Think velvety thinly sliced zucchini cradled in a creamy cheesy sauce and accented by spicy peppers and soft caramelized leeks. It’s so incredibly good…and it is super easy to make.

If you are looking for a tasty, family, and kid-friendly dinner that everyone always loves then this is the best lasagna recipe for you. It’s so good that everyone always asks me for the recipe every time I serve it. 

You can make the best vegan lasagna with or without lasagna noodles. This recipe uses zucchini noodles as the layer of noodles in the lasagna, but you can also easily include your favorite gluten free lasagna noodles like rice noodles or lentil noodles to make the lasagna taste and feel just like regular lasagna. It’s a delicious versatile easy vegan dinner recipe that works EVERY TIME!

In this easy vegan gluten-free lasagna recipe, we’re covering 

• Tips and tricks for making vegan gluten-free lasagna 
• Dairy free gluten free lasagna ingredients 
• How to make the best plant-based gluten-free lasagna 
• Best vegan cheese to add to lasagna 
• How to make vegan zucchini lasagna less soggy 
• Ways to serve delicious dairy free gluten free lasagna 
• Delicious vegetables to add to vegan lasagna 
• FAQs 

What’s great about this easy spicy vegan zucchini lasagna recipe:

• Just about everything 
• Delicious and loaded with flavors
• Only requires simple easy to get ingredients 
• Easy to make – requires no real cooking skills 
• Great kid-friendly recipe
• Vegan
• Gluten-Free 
• Soy-free
• A crowd-pleaser vegan lasagna recipe 

Tips and tricks for making the best vegan gluten-free lasagna 

Here are some tips and tricks for making vegan gluten-free zucchini lasagna:

1. Use thin slices of zucchini instead of noodles. This will make the dish gluten-free and also adds an extra serving of vegetables to the dish.
2. Make sure to pat the zucchini slices dry with paper towels before adding them to the dish. This will help remove any excess moisture and prevent the lasagna from becoming too watery.
3. Use a vegan cheese alternative, such as cashew cheese or nutritional yeast, instead of traditional cheese. This will make the dish vegan-friendly.
4. Add spinach or kale to the lasagna layers to add even more nutrients to the dish.
5. Be sure to season each layer with a little pinch of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs for added flavor.
6. You can also experiment with different vegetable fillings, such as roasted eggplant or mushrooms, to add variety to the dish.

Do I have to use coconut milk in vegan lasagna?

No, not unless you want to. I like to use full-fat coconut milk because it has much of the same thickness and creaminess as bechamel sauce. But you can just as easily use the full-fat plant-based milk of your choice. As long as it’s creamy and fatty plant milk it should work just as well.

Other great plant-based milk to use in vegan bechamel sauce:

• Almond milk
• Soy milk
• Cashew milk

Meal prep friendly vegan lasagna recipe

Yeah, you read that right. This easy vegan lasagna is meal prep and freezer friendly. You can easily make this vegan squash and peppers lasagna in advance and freeze it for later. It’s a great recipe for meal prep and busy weeknights where you want a healthy and delicious meal. Just grab your gluten-free vegan lasagna out of the freezer and pop it into the oven. I like to freeze the lasagna directly in the casserole dish. That way I can grab it directly from the freezer and reheat it without first having to move it to a pan or large skillet.

Once you are ready to cook the lasagna, remove it from the freezer. You can defrost it first, before reheating the lasagna in the oven. Or you can put the frozen lasagna directly in the oven, covered with tin foil, and add 15 minutes or so to the cooking time to make sure the lasagna is heated all the way. 

Vegan gluten-free lasagna ingredients 

• 5 Zucchinis – I like to slice the organic zucchini with a vegetable peeler or julienne peeler to get even slices. You could also fine-slice the zucchini with a sharp knife or use a food processor to slice the zucchini very quickly. We are using the sliced zucchini as our gluten-free lasagna layers. Alternatively, you can use actual gluten free lasagna sheets or a combination of both (grab my easy homemade gluten-free lasagna noodles recipe here)
• 2 Leeks Sliced – leeks give the lasagna a delicious sweet onion flavor. Alternatively, you can use regular organic onions of your choice, red onions, or even shallots as the onion base. You can also substitute leeks with 2 teaspoons onion powder. 
• 3 cloves Garlic, Finely chopped – garlic brings out the best in the lasagna ingredients. If you don’t have fresh garlic you can substitute with 2 teaspoons garlic powder or granulated garlic.
• 1 cup Sweet Corn – you can use fresh or frozen corn. The corn brings a delicious sweet flavor to the dish. (optional, but delicious!)
• Bell Peppers, Diced – any bell peppers will work. I usually use red bell peppers because of their peppery sweetness, but for a more tart pepper flavor, you can use green peppers if you prefer. Any type of mild or mildly spicy peppers will work well. 
• 1 cup Plant Milk – Coconut or Cashew milk or cahsew cream is my favorite because of the rich creamy texture that makes for a luscious silky sauce. Any plant milk will work including soy milk, rice milk, and oat milk. (Note: regular full-fat milk will also work). Top tip: for extra creaminess, you can substitute half a cup of plant milk with plant cream like soy cream.

Seasonings and flavor boosters

• 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast – Adding nutritional yeast to lasagna adds a cheesy, savory flavor to vegan or dairy-free lasagna. Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast that is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, including B vitamins and zinc. It has a slightly nutty, cheesy flavor that can mimic the taste of cheese in vegan or dairy-free recipes. When added to lasagna, nutritional yeast can provide a similar taste to traditional cheese, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish. It is also a good source of nutrients that are important for a healthy diet.
• Seasoning – 1 tsp Sea salt or Kosher Salt, ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg, ½ tsp Black Pepper, ½ tsp Ground Cumin, 2 tsp Rosemary Fresh or dried. You can also add a couple of teaspoons of herb de Provence or Italian seasoning to give the lasagna a deep Mediterranean flavor.
• ½ cup Shredded Vegan Cheese – I like to use vegan shredded mozzarella cheese, like Violife mozzarella shreds, but any vegan cheese that has a good melting quality will work well.
• 1 bunch Fresh Basil Chopped – fresh herbs are both a colorful garnish and a delicious flavor boost. Use fresh basil or oregano. Alternatively, you can use your favorite fresh herbs. 

How to cook this easy gluten-free zucchini peppers lasagna recipe:

Note: I like a lot of sauce in my lasagna. For a less saucy lasagna, you can add less plant milk.

Easy plant based gluten free lasagna Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Grease a baking pan with olive oil and set it aside. Next, rinse the zucchini and cut the ends off. Slice the zucchini into fine slices. Place a layer of zucchini slices at the bottom of the greased pan, covering it completely. 
• Heat olive oil in a pan and add the sliced leeks, bell peppers, corn, and minced garlic. Let the veggies cook for a few minutes while stirring occasionally until the leeks start to soften. Season with salt, rosemary, cumin, nutmeg, and pepper.
• Add half of the leek and pepper mix on top of the sliced zucchini and spread it out evenly. First Layer of sauce: Pour half of the coconut milk vegan béchamel sauce over the veggies and sprinkle a spoonful of nutritional yeast on top. Next, place half of the remaining zucchini slices evenly over the veggies. Top with the rest of the leeks and pepper mix and spread it out evenly. 
• Sprinkle with nutritional yeast and place the rest of the zucchini slices on top. Pour the rest of the coconut milk over the lasagna. Sprinkle cheese on top of the lasagna and season with salt and pepper. 
• Cover the lasagna with tin foil and cook in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Remove the tinfoil in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve the lasagna with a garnish of freshly chopped basil. Enjoy.

Note: You can layer with gluten-free lasagna noodles along with each zucchini noodle layer to make the lasagna just like a regular lasagna.

What are some good vegan cheeses to add to lasagna

There are several good vegan cheese options to add to lasagna, depending on your preference. Here are some popular options:

1. Cashew cheese: This is a popular vegan cheese made from blended raw cashews that can be used as a substitute for traditional cheese in lasagna. Cashew ricotta is a great cheese in in any easy vegan lasagna recipe.
2. Nutritional yeast: This is a deactivated yeast that has a cheesy, nutty flavor and can be sprinkled on top of the lasagna or added to a cheese sauce.
3. Tofu ricotta: Organic Tofu can be blended with garlic, nutritional yeast, and other seasonings to create a creamy ricotta-like filling for the lasagna.
4. Vegan mozzarella: There are several brands of vegan mozzarella cheese available that can be used to top the lasagna.
5. Vegan parmesan: Vegan parmesan cheese can be sprinkled on top of the lasagna for added flavor.

These are just a few options, but there are many different types and flavors of vegan cheese available. Experiment with different varieties to find the ones you like best!

How to make vegan zucchini lasagna less soggy

Vegan zucchini lasagna can sometimes turn out soggy if the zucchini is not prepared properly. Here are some tips to make your vegan zucchini lasagna less soggy:

1. Salt the zucchini: After slicing the zucchini, sprinkle some salt on both sides and let them sit for about 10-15 minutes. This will help draw out excess moisture from the zucchini slices.
2. Pat the zucchini dry: Use paper towels to pat the zucchini slices dry to remove any excess moisture.
3. Use a thinner layer of zucchini: Instead of using thick layers of zucchini, use thinner slices to prevent the lasagna from becoming too wet.
4. Add a layer of gluten-free breadcrumbs: Adding a layer of breadcrumbs between the zucchini and sauce can help absorb any excess moisture.
5. Bake the lasagna uncovered: Avoid covering the lasagna while baking, as this can trap steam and make it more soggy.
6. Let it rest: After taking the lasagna out of the oven, let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving. This will allow the lasagna to set and prevent excess moisture from escaping.

How to serve vegan gluten-free lasagna 

Vegan gluten-free lasagna can be served just like any other lasagna, either as a main dish or as a side dish. Here are some tips on how to serve it:

1. Slice the lasagna: Use a sharp knife to cut the lasagna into individual portions.
2. Garnish with fresh herbs: Add some fresh basil or parsley on top of the lasagna for added flavor and presentation.
3. Serve with a side salad: A fresh side salad can help balance the richness of the lasagna and add some additional nutrients to the meal.
4. Pair with garlic bread: Serve some gluten-free garlic bread on the side to complement the lasagna.
5. Enjoy with a glass of wine: A glass of red wine can make a great pairing with lasagna.

These are just a few suggestions, but there are many ways to serve vegan gluten-free lasagna. Get creative and make it your own!

Delicious veggies to add to vegan gluten free lasagna 

Many delicious vegetables can be added to vegan gluten-free lasagna to make it more nutritious and flavorful. Here are a few ideas:

1. Spinach: Adding fresh spinach to the lasagna can add a boost of iron, fiber, and vitamins.
2. Mushrooms: Sautéed mushrooms can add a meaty texture and umami flavor to the lasagna.
3. Eggplant: Sliced and grilled or roasted eggplant can add a creamy texture and earthy flavor.
4. Bell peppers: Sautéed bell peppers add a pop of color and a sweet, slightly smoky flavor.
5. Sun-dried tomatoes: Thinly sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes can add a subtle sweetness and mild summer flavor to the lasagna.
6. Artichokes: Chopped artichoke hearts can add a tangy, slightly sweet flavor to the lasagna.
7. Roasted tomatoes: Roasted tomatoes can add a rich, sweet flavor to the lasagna. 
8. Onions and garlic: Sautéed onions and garlic can add a depth of flavor to the lasagna.

These are just a few ideas, but feel free to experiment with other vegetables that you enjoy!

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Originally published October 31, 2021

Updated June 15, 2023