Easy Vegan Swiss Chard Lasagna with Ground Pecans and Plant-Based Cheese: Healthy, Hearty & Family-Friendly Dinner
Looking for a cozy, nourishing vegan dinner that’s easy on your budget and packed with flavor? This Vegan Swiss Chard Pecan Lasagna is the perfect comfort food for plant-based eaters and omnivores alike. Layered with tender, nutrient-packed Swiss chard, a rich homemade tomato sauce, and a hearty pecan “meat” mixture that gives each bite a satisfying, meaty texture, this lasagna is pure comfort with a healthy twist. Topped with melty plant-based cheese and baked to perfection, it’s ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or weekend gatherings. Plus, it’s simple to make and full of wholesome ingredients that nourish body and soul. Whether you’re new to vegan cooking or a seasoned pro, this easy vegan lasagna recipe is sure to become a favorite.
I love to showcase Swiss chard from my garden in my cooking, as it’s one of the easiest veggies to grow in your garden in both cool and warm weather. A nutrient-rich leafy green, Swiss chard is available in many supermarkets and farmers markets throughout the year. Nuts, like pecans, can create a “meaty” texture in pasta sauces, as it does in this vegetable lasagna recipe. Use this simple Swiss Chard Pecan Vegan Lasagna recipe for inspiration to cook out of your pantry with just a few staples, such as pecans, pasta, and tomato sauce. Based on primarily pantry ingredients, you can enjoy this delicious meal any night of the week. If you don’t have Swiss chard, simply swap it out for other leafy greens you have on hand, such as spinach, kale, or collard greens.
Swiss chard is one of my favorite ingredients. Watch my video below on my favorite ways to use this nutrient-rich vegetable in your diet.
Step-By-Step Guide:
Grind pecans in a food processor or blender just for 1-2 seconds until finely ground, about the consistency of sand. Alternatively, you can finely chop with a knife.Heat olive oil and sauté onions, bell pepper, and garlic for 8 minutes. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Add canned tomato products, water, and pecans to make a thick sauce.Chop swiss chard.Layer noodles, swiss chard, and tomato sauce.Top with plant-based cheese. Repeat layers.Cover with foil and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with pecans, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Make this easy Vegan Swiss Chard Pecan Lasagna! A healthy, hearty, and budget-friendly dinner with rich tomato sauce, “meat” ground pecans, and plant-based cheese.
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté for 8 minutes.
Add Italian seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt (if desired), stirring well.
Add diced tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce, and 1 cup of the ground pecans. Stir well, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Layer the following ingredients in a 13 X 9-inch baking dish, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray:
4 sheets of dry lasagna noodles
Half of the chard
Half of the tomato vegetable mixture
Half of the plant-based cheese
Repeat the layers so that there are two layers.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup pecans, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional), slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
*Grind pecans in a food processor or blender for about 2 seconds, just until finely ground and about the consistency of coarse sand. Alternatively, you can finely chop with a knife.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Category:Entree
Cuisine:American, Italian
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 serving
Calories:380
Sugar:7 g
Sodium:230 mg
Fat:22 g
Saturated Fat:4 g
Carbohydrates:44 g
Fiber:9 g
Protein:9 g
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I have swiss chard growing in my garden, so this is a wonderful way to use it. I loved this recipe! Thanks for sharing it.
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