Keto Beef Zucchini Lasagna Casserole
Forget everything you knew about lasagna because this vegan Keto Beef Zucchini Lasagna Casserole just flipped the dinner table. Zucchini slides in replacing those bloated noodles with zero drama. Meatless beef brings bold flavor without a single moo. The “cheese” is dairy-free and clingy in the best way. It’s cozy, it’s layered, and shockingly low-carb—basically the Tinder date of casseroles. No regrets, just satisfaction. No carbs, no bloating, no calling your ex. This dish is keto, creamy, satisfying, and guilt-free. All you need is an oven and five minutes of pretending to be emotionally available to cook.
Keto Beef Zucchini Lasagna Casserole
A plant-based twist on classic lasagna featuring zucchini slices, vegan beef, and creamy dairy-free cheese, layered into a keto-friendly masterpiece.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis thinly sliced
- 1½ cups vegan ground “beef”
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ¾ cup dairy-free shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh basil chili flakes, or crushed keto crackers for the top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F while playing that “cooking like a boss” playlist.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté vegan beef until lightly browned.
- Add garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and set aside.
- Slice zucchini into thin sheets using a mandoline or brave slicing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond milk and nutritional yeast. Stir in half the dairy-free cheese.
- In the baking dish, layer zucchini slices, then beef mixture, then cheese sauce. Repeat until the drama runs out.
- Top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle optional toppings like you’re a culinary diva.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes—just long enough to pretend you’re patient.
- Serve, devour, and try not to lick the plate (or do, no judgment).
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 38%
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 14%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Magnesium: 12%
💡 Additional Notes/Tips
- Drain zucchini slices on paper towels first to avoid a watery situation.
- Use cashew cream for extra richness if you’re feeling fancy.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for more veg power.
- This keeps well in the fridge—if your self-control does too.
- Reheat with a splash of almond milk to keep it moist and fabulous.
