This lentil lasagna dip is a hearty, comforting twist on classic lasagna—turned into a crowd-pleasing, scoopable appetizer. This vegetarian, protein-packed, is perfect with crusty bread, pita chips, pasta chips,or even fresh veggies, and is ideal for potlucks, game nights, or a cozy snack style dinner.
About this lentil lasagna dip
Thinking about a cozy and cheesy lasagna? You get all those cravings without boiling noodles or layering a full casserole with this dip.
Lentils add a hearty, meaty texture and boost the protein, making it satisfying without meat. Meatless Monday? Make this dip! Plus this is vegetarian and protein-rich, making it an ideal party appetizer for all!
This warm and shareable dip makes anyone feel special but is super simple to make. And easier on the pocket as lentils are inexpensive. yes, this dip makes a budget friendly meal or appetizer!
You may customize this dip by adding spinach, mushrooms, or spice it up with chili flakes. It’s flexible to suit your taste.
cheesy, scoopable, hearty warm dip - What not to love in this?
Ingredients
To make this ooey gooey cheesy lentil lasagna dip, you will need the following ingredients:
Lentils - These are amazing plant based protein alternative that is inexpensive too. In addition, adds earthy flavor along with fiber and micronutrients.
Cheese - Adds to the protein as well as calcium content. Cream cheese adds to the extra creaminess for the dip, while ricotta, parmesan and mozarella give the classic lasagna flavors
Marinara sauce - you can use homemade or storebought marinara sauce which adds another flavor layer to the dip.
Onion and garlic - these bulbs gives extra layer of flavor to the dip
Bell pepper - Adds to the texture
Spinach - enhances the nutrient profile as it is rich in vitamins and iron
Black pepper and chili flakes - Adjust the quantity to suit your tolerance level for spicy flavor.
Salt - a little goes a long way adding the flavor
Basil and parsley - produces the characteristic addctive flavors
Italian seasoning - Boosts aroma and flavor
Serving Suggestions
This lentil lasagna dip is suoer comforting. This is great to serve with lasagna noodle chips, bagel crisps, slices of bread, chips and veggies. My favorite way is to have with sweet peppers. Or have as such, YUM!
Storage
This is a cheesy dip and therefore I recommend you to store the leftover dip in the fridge. Pop the dip in the oven when needed and serve.
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Lentil Lasagna Dip
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Onion chopped
- 1½ tbsp Garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup Lentils cooked
- 2 cups Spinach chopped
- 4 tbsp Cream cheese
- ½ cup Ricotta
- 1 tsp Chili flakes
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tbsp Italian seasonin
- 2 tbsp parsley
- ½ cup fresh basil sliced
- 1 cup Marinara
- 2 cups Mozarella cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Cook the lentils for about 25 minutes until it is tender with a little salt.
- Heat oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic, peppers and saute for 3-4 minutes with salt.
- Then add the lentils and spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sautéed mixture, cream cheese, ricotta, chili flakes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and parsley followed by parmesan, shredded mozarella, and marinara sauce. Reserve a little mozarella to top. Combine thoroughly.
- Transfer to a 7x7 baking dish, top with the reserved mozarella cheese. Bake at 350℉ for 25 min until it is bubbly.
- Serve warm with bread, pasta chips, or veggies.
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Wendy Klik says
I love this vegetarian version of lasagna dip, but more importantly I love the idea of substituting lentils for meat in those lasagnas I make for my non-meat eaters.
magicalingrdnts says
This dip is perfect all and hence I would recommend this. Thanks Wendy!
Sue says
Those flavors will have everyone scraping the cheese out of that dish. Excellent idea!
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Sue!
Stacy says
All the flavors of lasagna in a dip! I was looking forward to this recipe when I saw your title, Radha. It looks absolutely more-ish!
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Stacy!
hobby baker Kelly says
As a kid, I hated lentils, but now I absolutely love them. Beluga and red are my favorites. I remember the Nile Spice lentil soup cups my mom used to get when I was little. If I had gotten to try something like this, I surely would have loved lentils much earlier! Definitely trying this one out some time with friends!
magicalingrdnts says
Lentils give an earthy flavor which kids may not like. Now you can try the lentils in this delicious lasagna dip and the story changes entirely. Thanks Kelly!
Karen's Kitchen Stories says
What a fun dip! You are so creative and this sounds super nutritious too.
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Karen!
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
Wow! Now you have me thinking of all of the lentil dip possibilities! And this one is a great one to start with!
Jolene says
Perfect timing, I really need to add more protein to my diet but don't really want to eat just meat all the time. This looks so cheesy and delicious!
Sneha Datar says
Perfect party dip!