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Crockpot Lentil Vegetable Lasagna

October 16, 2012 by Lindsay 35 Comments

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Hi Friends!

Did you know you can make lasagna in the slow cooker? Try this vegetarian Crockpot Lentil Vegetable Lasagna next time you're craving Italian!

Let’s talk about lasagna for a second.. It is, traditionally, a comfort food. It’s not always healthy. And it tastes delicious. I don’t make lasagna all that often…but when I do, I always try to make it healthier with a couple of changes:

  • I look for a sauce that it low in sodium, or I make my own sauce by using no-salt-added crushed tomatoes and adding garlic and italian spices.
  • I ALWAYS add extra vegetables. I mix them right into the sauce. Fresh, frozen…doesn’t matter. Whatever you have on hand.
  • I add a lean protein. When I ate meat, it was usually ground turkey. Now that I don’t, I use white beans or lentils. I mix them right into the sauce as well.
  • I use part skim ricotta, and I add frozen spinach to it (more veggies!)
  • I use low-fat and limit the amount of mozzarella cheese I use.

This weekend I tried something different. I made lasagna in the crockpot. And it worked like a charm! I used regular lasagna noodles and didn’t cook them beforehand. I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical that they would cook, but they did!

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Put your crockpot to good use and whip up this easy veggie lasagna. It’s a nutritious spin on a classic comfort food, perfect for chilly winter dinners.

  • Author: Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 jar pasta sauce (24–32 oz)
  • 21/2 c cooked lentils
  • 21/2 c mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1– 16 oz tub part skim ricotta
  • 1 c frozen spinach (defrosted & squeezed to remove water)
  • 2 Tbsp pesto
  • 9 lasagna noodles, uncooked
  • 1 c shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the pasta sauce, vegetables, lentils, garlic and oregano.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta and pesto.
  3. Spoon a thin layer of sauce onto the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Break 3 lasagna noodles to fit in the crockpot.
  5. Top with some of the ricotta mixture, sauce and a little mozz cheese.
  6. Repeat 2 more times.
  7. Cook on low for 4 hours or until noodles and vegetables reach desired tenderness.

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Easy peasy. Comfort food at its finest…and healthified to boot!

Did you know you can make lasagna in the slow cooker? Try this vegetarian Crockpot Lentil Vegetable Lasagna next time you're craving Italian!

A word of warning. Some of the moisture from the sauce is absorbed to cook the noodles, so this lasagna may not have as much sauce as you’re used to. I personally like mine with less sauce, but I left a bit of sauce in the jar when I made the lasagna and then I just heated it up and added it to the top of my hubby’s before serving because he likes his with more sauce than I do.

Also, please note that you don’t have to use all the ricotta cheese mixture. I’m not a huge ricotta fan so I usually only use about 2/3 of it. Perfectly acceptable.

Did you know you can make lasagna in the slow cooker? Try this vegetarian Crockpot Lentil Vegetable Lasagna next time you're craving Italian!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. @pluvk says

    October 16, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    This looks like it would make an amazing meal. It combines three of my current favorite things: lasagna, lentils, and crock pot meals. Definitely pinning this!

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  2. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    October 16, 2012 at 6:29 AM

    Pinned! I’ve just started making lasagna in the crock pot and was surprised how well it comes out. I never thought to put lentils in. Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  3. Andrea says

    October 16, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    YAY!!! I saw you post a picture of this yesterday and I was hoping you would have the recipe up soon!!! YUM!!!!!!!!!! Lasagna is a great meal to make healthier- your tips are spot on. Love this!!! Have a great day girl!!

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  4. Gina (The Candid RD) says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    I’ve always wanted to make lasagna in the slow-cooker!! Thanks for the recipe Lindsay. IT looks amazing (AmazeBalls, ha!)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 22, 2012 at 9:00 AM

      you’re quite welcome 🙂 let me know how yours turns out!

      Reply
  5. Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Looks delicious, Lindsey and I am the Crock Pot Queen in my area 😉 but a question…Does it come out in one piece or do you have to take the servings out one at a time? Just trying to visualize this. Great idea!!

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    • Lindsay says

      October 22, 2012 at 9:00 AM

      i cut mine out in pieces and then stored the leftovers in a tupperware already cut into slices.

      Reply
  6. Rachel Cooks says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    How unique with the lentils! Looks good!

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    • Lindsay says

      October 22, 2012 at 9:00 AM

      thank you!!!

      Reply
  7. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    this looks so good and perfect for the cooler temps and holidays! i’ve never made lasagna in the crockpot (ok i’ve only made lasagna once before) so i think i’ll give this a try!!

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  8. Angie @ Losing It and Loving It says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    WOW this looks and sounds amazing. I have to make this. And this might just be the meal I was looking for to bring for Thanksgiving since I need to have something vegetarian. Sweet!

    Reply
  9. Jillian {Her Split Ends} says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    This sounds amazing!!! And looks fantastic. I love an easy but healthy crockpot meal!

    Cheers
    ~ Jillian
    http://www.hersplitends.com

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  10. Brad Gouthro Fitness says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Love the food pics and how you focus on the front piece and blur the back. I need to learn how to do this with video.

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  11. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I love my crockpot almost as much as I love you, so this is made for me. Have to make this sometime soon!

    Reply
  12. Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I love lentils so I am definitely going to try this!

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  13. Alexis @ Hummusapien says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Lindsay this is so awesome! I love the addition of all the extra veggies. When I finally get a crock pot I will be making this immediately! Mmmmm so comforting and perfect for fall 🙂

    Reply
  14. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    October 16, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    YUM!!!!! It’s only 10am and now I really want some lasagna…. 😉

    Reply
  15. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    October 16, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I NEED to start using my crockpot more! I am always so busy and whine about not having time to make dinner….I really have no excuse because my crockpot should be my best friend! 🙂

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  16. Andrea @ Vegvacious says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    This looks awesome Lindsay – I’m thinking it’s perfect for a Sunday night dinner!!!

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  17. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    such an awesome idea! it looks super delish. I’m gonna have to try this 🙂

    Reply
  18. Kierston says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Great idea! It looks so good!

    Reply
  19. Eva @ Committed2Nutrition says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I love my crock pot and I LOVE lasagna..this looks freakin’ awesome. THANK YOU for sharing! this may just be my sunday dinner this upcoming weekend!

    Reply
  20. Dawn @ Dawnieslife says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    This looks (and sounds) delicious!

    Reply
  21. Kelly @ No Sugar Sweet Life says

    October 16, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    This sounds delicious!! I’m definitely trying this once I unpack my crockpot again from one of the 50 boxes stacked in my inlaws’ garage 🙂

    Reply
  22. Katie @ from icecream to marathon says

    October 16, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    I will be trying this for sure! I love lentils, but can’t imagine them in lasagna, but will definitely try it!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 22, 2012 at 8:59 AM

      yay!!! let me know how it turns out!!

      Reply
  23. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    October 16, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Looks delicious as usual! How did I not know that you are a vegetarian?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 22, 2012 at 8:59 AM

      i don’t know! we eat fish…but no meat for over a year

      Reply
  24. Lauren says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    This looks awesome! I love the addition of lentils. I’m consistently low in iron, and lentils are one of the foods I eat to boost myself when I’m low. I’ve never heard of making lasagna in the crock pot, but I really want to try it out now!

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  25. Life's a Bowl says

    October 17, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    This looks fabulous, totally gotta make this! I’m a lentil lover but I don’t think my hubby has ever tried them… I don’t think he could turn down a slice of lasagna 😉 And I like my pastas a little “drier”[?] and he prefers more sauce- maybe it’s a girl/ guy thing?!

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    • Lindsay says

      October 22, 2012 at 8:57 AM

      i think it must be! funny!

      Reply
  26. Angie @ Losing It and Loving It says

    October 24, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    I made your recipe tonight and it was so good. I used black lentils (ready made from Trader Joe’s) and hubby said it was so tasty. He says next time 3 hours instead of 4, a tiny burnt but not horrible. So glad it turned out.

    I’m looking for more vegetarian crockpot meals so if you have more, I’m all ears!

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    • Lindsay says

      October 25, 2012 at 10:34 PM

      ahhh yay! so glad you guys liked it! i have a good vegetarian crockpot chili recipe!

      Reply
  27. Cris says

    November 11, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    The best vegetarian lasagna I’ve ever tasted!! and without the guilt. It’s so easy to make too! Thank you for creating this recipe.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 11, 2012 at 9:32 PM

      yay!! so happy to hear that 🙂

      Reply

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