If you’re here because you’re looking for a delicious and convenient dinner solution, you picked just the day. Today, we are talking about a game-changer recipe: our Lasagna Plant-Based Whole 30 Freezer Meal. Picture it with me: layers of thinly sliced zucchini, fresh spinach, robust tomato sauce, and the dreamiest cashew ricotta on top. It’s a flavor-packed dinner that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
But it doesn’t end there. This lasagna isn’t just about great taste, it’s about making your life easier. All of us dream of coming home from a long day to a wholesome, delicious, homemade dinner. With its make-ahead freezer meal nature, you’ll have a batch of this lasagna on hand so your dream can come true. All the work is done in advance so you get to enjoy a stress-free dinner and extra time to do what you love.
There really isn’t anything not to love about this recipe. So, what do you say? Let’s get this no-hassle, delicious dream realized!
Why You’ll Love This Whole 30 Meal Prep Lasagna
- Time-Saving: No need to cook from scratch, just heat and serve!
- Convenient: Perfect for the evenings when time is short.
- Nutrient-Dense: Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber from its plant-based ingredients.
- Part of a Healthy Lifestyle: Plant-based and Whole 30, this recipe helps you slay your health goals.
- 1 Freezer and Oven-safe casserole dish and lid (aluminum works great).
- 1 Food processor
- 4 Zucchini sliced thin
- 10 oz Fresh spinach
- 1 Diced tomato can
- 1 Tomato sauce can
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 1/2 cup Raw cashews (Soaked if you are not using a food processor or high speed blender)
- 1/2 cup Hot water hottest from the tap should work
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- Prepare an aluminum tray, labeling according to your preferred method.
- Add all cashew ricotta ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until combined and smooth. Set aside.
- Add remaining ingredients to the casserole dish and stir to combine.
- Top with cashew ricotta. I like to add large scoops in 6-8 sections atop veggies. Do not stir.
- Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place covered casserole dish into preheated oven and cook covered for 40 minutes.
- Uncover and cook for an additional 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Equipment Needed to Make Convenient Lasagna Recipe
- 1 Freezer and Oven-safe casserole dish and lid (aluminum works great).
- 1 Food processor
Ingredients for your Make Ahead Lasagna Whole 30 Plant-Based Freezer Recipe
- 4 Zucchini, sliced thin
- 10 oz Fresh spinach
- 1 Diced tomato, can
- 1 Tomato sauce, can
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- Cashew Ricotta(Blend until smooth in food processor or high speed blender)
- 1 1/2 cup Raw cashews (soaked if you are not using a food processor or high speed blender)
- 1/2 cup Hot water, hottest from the tap should work
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice, juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
How To Make A Lasagna Plant-Based Whole 30 Freezer Meal Recipe
Prep/Freezer Directions
- Prepare an aluminum tray, labeling according to your preferred method.
- Add all cashew ricotta ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until combined and smooth. Set aside.
- Add remaining ingredients to the casserole dish and stir to combine.
- Top with cashew ricotta. I like to add large scoops in 6-8 sections atop veggies. Do not stir.
- Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months.
Oven | Cooking Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place covered casserole dish into preheated oven and cook covered for 40 minutes.
- Uncover and cook for an additional 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
What to Serve with Your Healthy Lasagna Freezer Meal
Sides:
- Garlic Roasted Vegetables
- Avocado Kale Salad
- Whole 30 Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Desserts:
- Whole30 Baked Cinnamon Apples
- Coconut Milk Chia Pudding
- Whole 30 Banana Ice Cream
Mocktails:
- Whole 30 Strawberry Mint Mocktail
- Cucumber Lime Sparkler
- Whole30 Piña Colada Mocktail
Popular Substitutions and Additions
Substitutions:
- Eggplant: Swap the sliced zucchini for sliced eggplant, which has a similar texture as zucchini and works great in lasagna.
- Kale: Replace the spinach with fresh or frozen kale to alter the flavor slightly but still maintain the dish’s integrity.
Additions:
- Mushrooms: Adding 2 cups of sliced mushrooms will bring a rich, umami flavor to the lasagna.
- Red Bell Peppers: To add a sweetness and a slight crunch, incorporate 1-2 cups of diced red bell peppers.
How To Reheat & Store Lasagna Plant-Based Whole 30 Freezer Meal Recipe
Best Way To Store Leftover Whole 30 Plant-Based Lasagna Recipe?
If you have leftovers (we predict you won’t because it’s that good!), it is best to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure that you allow your leftovers to cool to room temperature before storing, as to avoid moisture build up in the container, which will lead to texture and flavor change.
How Long Will Lasagna Plant-Based Whole 30 Freezer Meal Recipe Last In the Fridge?
When stored in an airtight container, and allowed to cool to proper temperature, this recipe will stay fresh for three to five days.
Can I Freeze Vegan Lasagna Freezer Meal?
Because this recipe is frozen raw and cooked from frozen, we do not recommend freezing it and thawing it to enjoy a second round. It is safe to do so, but the dish will lose flavor and the texture will be disappointing.
We recommend prepping this recipe as a raw freezer meal. Prepare the ricotta using a food processor. Pulse until combined and smooth. Then add all ingredients to the casserole dish and stir to combine. Then, top with ricotta. Do not stir. Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months.
How To Reheat Whole 30 Lasagna Freezer Meal?
We recommend reheating this dish in the oven, but it is entirely acceptable to reheat it in the microwave also. To prepare in the oven, preheat oven to 325F. Then place oven-safe dish in the oven for 10-15 minutes to reheat evenly.
Plant-Based Lasagna Recipe FAQs
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