{"id":41338,"date":"2025-07-28T12:46:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T10:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/?p=41338"},"modified":"2025-08-22T17:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:11:32","slug":"vegan-lasagna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/vegan-lasagna\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy vegan lasagna with extra virgin olive oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"41338\" class=\"elementor elementor-41338 elementor-40748\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e227b2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e227b2d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a4d9c7\" data-id=\"4a4d9c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286e9ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"286e9ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Lasagna is one of the most beloved dishes in Italian cuisine, and it can also be transformed into a light and tasty vegetarian option if the ingredients are chosen well. This healthy vegan version is made with layers of fresh vegetables, lentils, and a creamy cashew b\u00e9chamel sauce, all enriched with <a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\/\"><b>extra virgin olive oil<\/b><\/a>. A comforting, complete dish that is suitable for everyone.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos \/ Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/vegan-lasagna\/#Why_this_recipe_is_healthy_and_vegan\" >Why this recipe is healthy and vegan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/vegan-lasagna\/#Ingredients_serves_4\" >Ingredients (serves 4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/vegan-lasagna\/#Tools\" >Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/vegan-lasagna\/#Step-by-step_instructions\" >Step-by-step instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/vegan-lasagna\/#Protip\" >Protip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/vegan-lasagna\/#Variations\" >Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/vegan-lasagna\/#Nutritional_values_per_serving_approximate\" >Nutritional values per serving (approximate)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/vegan-lasagna\/#Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\" >Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_recipe_is_healthy_and_vegan\"><\/span>Why this recipe is healthy and vegan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>This lasagna replaces meat with <b>lentils<\/b>, which provide vegetable protein, and traditional b\u00e9chamel sauce with a mild <b>cashew and plant-based milk<\/b> sauce. It is also cooked with <a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\/\">extra virgin olive oil<\/a> instead of butter, which adds flavor and healthy fats. The entire dish is made without animal products and with natural ingredients, making it an excellent choice for those who want to eat healthily without sacrificing flavor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc1d738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cc1d738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-cenital.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41047\" alt=\"Vista cenital de lasagna italiana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-cenital.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-cenital-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-cenital-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-cenital-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-cenital-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-cenital-64x43.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44dc668 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44dc668\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_serves_4\"><\/span>Ingredients (serves 4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>For the vegetable filling:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>2 tablespoons <a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\/\">extra virgin olive oil<\/a><\/li><li>1 onion<\/li><li>2 cloves of garlic<\/li><li>2 carrots<\/li><li>1 zucchini<\/li><li>200 g mushrooms<\/li><li>1 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon dried thyme<\/li><li>250 g crushed tomatoes<\/li><li>200 g cooked lentils (or 100 g dry, cooked beforehand)<\/li><li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>For the vegan b\u00e9chamel sauce:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>100 g raw cashews, soaked (at least 4 hours or boiled for 10 minutes)<\/li><li>300 ml unsweetened plant-based milk (oat or almond)<\/li><li>1 tablespoon nutritional yeast<\/li><li>1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil<\/li><li>1 pinch nutmeg<\/li><li>Salt to taste<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Other<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>250 g lasagna sheets (egg-free)<\/li><li>A handful of fresh basil<\/li><li>Breadcrumbs or nutritional yeast for gratinating<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools\"><\/span>Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li>Large frying pan or wide saucepan<\/li><li>Powerful blender<\/li><li>Baking dish (approx. 30 \u00d7 20 cm)<\/li><li>Knife and cutting board<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-264c2f03 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"264c2f03\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-118d168c\" data-id=\"118d168c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308a526b elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--mobile-layout-image-above elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"308a526b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/shop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Esqueixada-bacalao-dieta-mediterranea-scaled.jpeg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Esqueixada de Bacalao\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDELIGHT.\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Arbequina variety extra virgin olive oil is characterized by a moderate fruity taste in harmony with a slight bitterness and a mild spicy touch. Notes of green tomato, apple and even banana can be perceived.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tENJOY IT\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b3d14fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b3d14fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b0e065\" data-id=\"4b0e065\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641aa4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"641aa4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-step_instructions\"><\/span>Step-by-step instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ol><li><b>Prepare the vegetable sofrito:<\/b><\/li><li>Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, zucchini, and mushrooms. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan and saut\u00e9 the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the rest of the vegetables and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until they release their water and begin to brown.<\/li><li><b>Add tomato and lentils:<\/b><\/li><li>Add the cooked lentils, crushed tomato, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat for 15\u201320 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.<\/li><li><strong>Prepare the vegan b\u00e9chamel sauce:<\/strong><\/li><li>Drain the cashews and blend them together with the plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and nutmeg. The sauce should be thick and smooth. Adjust the texture by adding more plant-based milk if necessary.<\/li><li><strong>Assemble the lasagna:<\/strong><\/li><li>In a baking dish, place a layer of vegetable sauce, cover with lasagna sheets, add another layer of vegetable sauce, and then a layer of b\u00e9chamel sauce. Repeat until all the ingredients are used up, finishing with b\u00e9chamel sauce. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs or nutritional yeast.<\/li><li><strong>Bake:<\/strong><\/li><li>Bake at 350\u00b0F for 35\u201340 minutes until the surface is golden brown and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf4da4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abf4da4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protip\"><\/span>Protip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><b>If you want an even tastier texture, add a tablespoon of white miso to the vegan b\u00e9chamel sauce.<\/b> It intensifies the umami flavor and resembles cheese without the need for dairy products. For an extra crunch, mix breadcrumbs with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil before sprinkling them over the lasagna.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations\"><\/span>Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><b>With eggplant:<\/b> Replace some of the zucchini with roasted eggplant for a softer texture.<\/li><li><b>With crumbled tofu:<\/b> Add firm tofu to the saut\u00e9ed mixture to enrich the protein content.<\/li><li><b>Gluten-free:<\/b> Use gluten-free lasagna sheets or layers of sliced zucchini as an alternative.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritional_values_per_serving_approximate\"><\/span>Nutritional values per serving (approximate)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li>Calories: 460 kcal<\/li><li>Fat: 21 g<\/li><li>Carbohydrates: 42 g<\/li><li>Protein: 19 g<\/li><li>Fiber: 10 g<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c6edc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4c6edc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1374\" src=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41051\" alt=\"Receta de lasagna italiana vegana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-1536x1099.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lasagna-italiana-64x46.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-508968e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"508968e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ad0ea9\" data-id=\"8ad0ea9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-060d820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"060d820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Can I prepare the lasagna in advance?<\/strong><\/p><p>Yes, you can assemble it the day before and store it in the refrigerator. It also freezes well.<\/p><p><strong>Can I substitute the cashews for another ingredient?<\/strong><\/p><p>Yes, you can use soaked hulled sunflower seeds or silken tofu as a base for the b\u00e9chamel sauce.<\/p><p><strong>What type of oil is best for this recipe?<\/strong><\/p><p>It is essential to use <b>extra virgin olive oil<\/b>, as it enhances the flavor of the vegetables and gives the dish character.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19a2051 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19a2051\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f914e93\" data-id=\"f914e93\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lasagna is one of the most beloved dishes in Italian cuisine, and it can also be transformed into a light and tasty vegetable lasagna if the ingredients are chosen well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":41047,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41338"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41354,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41338\/revisions\/41354"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}