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    High Protein Vegan Filo Lasagna With Roasted Veggies

    Posted: Feb 19, 2015 ยท Updated: Aug 18, 2021

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    A tasty and easy and fun vegan filo lasagna where crispy filo pastry sandwiches layers of protein-powered seitan, chickpeas, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers and onions.
    Front shot of vegan filo lasagna slice on a white plate.

    Winter is slamming the northeast these past couple of weeks, and holed up in the house on stormy nights -- trying to ward off a stubborn cold for more than three weeks now -- I have been trying to think of the perfect recipe to make the both of us feel all warm and gushy inside while requiring the barest minimum of actual work. Like this delicious High Protein Filo Lasagna with Roasted Veggies.

    Filo Lasagna is a bit of a no-brainer, isn't it? If you really, truly, deeply love lasagna, and who doesn't, why not make it all golden and crispy and that much more fun to scarf down? Best of all, can you think of a better way to make a lasagna child-friendly?

    Overhead photo of slice of High Protein Filo Lasagna with Seitan and Roasted Veggies on a white plate with forks.

    For the filling for this easy filo lasagna, I used a layer of protein-powered seitan and chickpeas mixed up with some mushrooms and tomatoes and herbs, and another layer of roasted veggies. Red peppers and onions. Although it sounds a little complicated, trust me, it isn't. The only work here is making the seitan-chickpea filling, and that comes together in bare minutes. The other job is layering the filo sheets, but if you've done this before, you know it's a simple enough process. I got it done in about 10 minutes, while guiding Jay through his math homework. How's that for multitasking?

    This is truly a complete meal, because you have everything your body and tastebuds could ask for in a single slice-- not to mention more than 25 grams of good, heart-healthy protein. To make it even more memorable, serve it with a bright, leafy salad on the side. Come dinnertime, you'll be a hero.

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    Slice of High Protein Filo Lasagna with Seitan and Roasted Veggies on a white plate.
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    High Protein Filo Lasagna With Seitan and Roasted Veggies

    A tasty and easy and fun vegan filo lasagna where crispy filo pastry sandwiches layers of protein-powered seitan, chickpeas, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers and onions.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Italian inspired
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Vegan Filo Lasagna
    Prep Time: 40 mins
    Cook Time: 23 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 20 sheets filo pastry
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or olive oil spray to coat the filo sheets)

    For the filling

    • 8 oz seitan
    • 2 cups chickpeas (cooked or canned. Drain before using)
    • 2 large tomatoes (diced)
    • 6-8 crimini mushrooms (minced)
    • 1 medium onion (finely minced)
    • 1 heaping tbsp garlic (crushed)
    • ยฝ teaspoon smoked paprika (can use regular paprika)
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (can use a mix of "warm" herbs like rosemary and sage and thyme instead)
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • Salt to taste

    For the roasted veggies

    • 2 large bell peppers, (cut into thin strips, then halved)
    • 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
    • Ground black pepper and salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
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    Instructions

    • Thaw the filo at room temperature.

    Make the filling

    • Heat the extra virgin olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and a pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Saute until the onions are soft and look cooked.
    • Add the mushrooms, stir to mix, then add the diced tomatoes, paprika, and herbs.
    • Let the mixture cook, stirring frequently, until it darkens and most of the liquid from the tomatoes has evaporated.
    • In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas and seitan until they are crumbly but not pasty. You want some texture.
    • Add this to the tomato and herb mixture and stir well to mix. Let the filling cook about 10 minutes more on medium heat, so all the flavor mix well. Check seasoning and add more salt and black pepper if needed. Turn off the heat and set aside.

    Make the roasted veggies

    • Toss the red peppers and onions with salt and ground black pepper and olive oil. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until the onions are slightly browned at the edges. Set aside.

    Assemble the lasagna

    • Brush the bottom of a 9 X 12 inch baking dish with some olive oil. Place a single filo sheet on top. Work carefully but don't fret if it tears-- filo is very forgiving and by the time you are done adding on all those layers no one will know.
    • Brush or spray the filo sheet with some olive oil and place another sheet on top of it. Brush or spray with oil again. Repeat this until you have layered seven sheets.
    • Spread the seitan-chickpea filling in an even layer on the filo.
    • Continue layering the filo sheets on top, spraying each sheet with oil, until you have added six more sheets. Now spread the roasted veggies on top in a single layer.
    • Layer on the remaining seven sheets, spraying with oil after each layer is added. Spray some oil on the top sheet.
    • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • Cover the baking dish with some aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and continue baking another 3 minutes or until the top is lightly golden-brown.
    • Let stand a few minutes before cutting.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1161IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Vaishali


    I cook and eat simple, tasty and nutritious plant-based food in my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. Read more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Andrea

      January 11, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      So glad to have found something different! Iโ€™m trying to keep the kid on board with veganism and we needed something new. We are going to try this tonight!

      Reply
    2. Meena

      March 09, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      hello Vaishali,
      My husband made this over the weekend. We have never tried Seitan and we're really looking to increase our protein intake. Being vegetarian, this recipe turned out perfect. It does involve a bit of work but well worth it. Thanks for introducing us to Seitan through this dish. We will be cooking this more often now ๐Ÿ™‚

      Thanks,
      Meena.

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        March 11, 2015 at 11:14 am

        Hi Meena, so happy you tried it, and liked it! Thanks for letting me know! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Vicki

      February 24, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      My husband made this it was excellent.

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        February 25, 2015 at 2:06 pm

        Vicki, so glad you and your husband tried it. Thanks for letting me know! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. A Cook @ Heart

      February 21, 2015 at 10:31 am

      Using Filo sheets is brilliant. I like the delicate crunchiness and it will make for a nice change ( my son is averse to pasta anything, these days, except restaurant mac n cheese).

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        March 01, 2015 at 9:26 am

        Thanks, Manasi. And those fussy kid and pasta tales are getting familiar in my home too. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Darr

      February 20, 2015 at 7:30 am

      This recipe really looks yum! However, I am highly allergic to soy. Do you have another suggestion for replacing the seitan. Thank you always for WONDERFUL vegan recipes.

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        February 20, 2015 at 1:43 pm

        Hi Darr, you can just use beans, or almost any vegan "sausage" product that doesn't have soy. Red or black beans would be perfect in this, or pinto beans. Cheers.

        Reply
        • Darr

          February 21, 2015 at 7:55 am

          Morning Vaishali,
          I seriously do not know how you do it. You ALWAYS respond to my questions. Where do you find the time? As a vegan vegetarian with allergies (30 years +), your recipes are truly God sent and keepers that I use many times over.
          TRULY Thank you. . . Thank you. . .
          Darr

          Reply
          • Vaishali Honawar

            February 25, 2015 at 2:05 pm

            Darr, thanks for your kind words. ๐Ÿ™‚ Glad you enjoy the recipes.

            Reply
    6. Deanna

      February 19, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      This is such a clever recipe and I love that it's high protein plus veggie packed.

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        February 19, 2015 at 4:46 pm

        Thanks, Deanna. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Ambica

      February 19, 2015 at 3:29 pm

      This looks lovely. I have a question - does this reheat well? Have you tried freezing it?
      Thanks
      Ambica

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        February 19, 2015 at 4:45 pm

        Hi Ambica, it reheats beautifully-- I cut up slices and reheat them for about five minutes in a 350-degree toaster oven which makes the top all crispy and golden. I haven't tried freezing this, but I would imagine it would freeze well. Thaw and reheat before serving. Cheers.

        Reply
    8. Sue hegle

      February 19, 2015 at 11:51 am

      This looks amazing, but I have never heard of this powdered Seitan. Where do I find it and how do I use it? Is it used like TVP?

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        February 19, 2015 at 3:07 pm

        Hi Sue, the seitan is not powdered. It's just regular seitan. You need to crumble or process it to get a texture similar to ground meat.

        Reply
    9. Kelsey M

      February 19, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Wow this looks great- I never thought of using filo dough for lasagna!

      -Kelsey
      http://www.alittlerosemaryandtime.com

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        February 19, 2015 at 3:08 pm

        Thanks, Kelsey. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. Muneerah

      February 19, 2015 at 10:26 am

      This recipe looks yummy Vaishali! I have a question, what can I substitute for Seitan? Tks.

      Reply
      • Vaishali Honawar

        February 19, 2015 at 10:41 am

        Hi Muneerah, you can use Textured Vegetable Protein (soy granules) or even crumbled firm tofu. Cheers. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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