Pumpkin, Kale, Leek and Cannellini Bean Lasagna with Sage and Walnut Crumb

Tender roasted pumpkin is layered with caramelised leeks, cavolo nero, cannellini beans and a creamy plant-based bechamel sauce in this warming dinner.... An elegant sage and walnut crumb takes it to the next level.

This recipe would be a good option for entertaining. Though it takes a while to prepare, it can be made entirely in advance, so all you have to do is put it in the oven and serve when your guests arrive. Plant-based but hearty enough to satisfy even the most devoted carnivore, this lasagna is guaranteed to suit a variety of tastes.
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Tender roasted pumpkin is layered with caramelised leeks, cavolo nero, cannellini beans and a creamy plant-based bechamel sauce in this warming dinner. An elegant sage and walnut crumb takes it to the next level.

This recipe would be a good option for entertaining. Though it takes a while to prepare, it can be made entirely in advance, so all you have to do is put it in the oven and serve when your guests arrive. Plant-based but hearty enough to satisfy even the most devoted carnivore, this lasagna is guaranteed to suit a variety of tastes.

Prep time
60 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Nuts, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

28g
Protein
613kcal
Calories
27g
Total Fat
69g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
19g
Fibre
470mg
Calcium
36%
 
7mg
Iron
39%
 
164mg
Magnesium
39%
 
1294mg
Potassium
28%
 
136mg
Sodium
6%
 
4mg
Vitamin B1
333%
 
4mcg
Vitamin B12
167%
 
1.1mcg
Vitamin D
6%
 
5mg
Vitamin E
33%
 
400mcg
Vitamin B9
100%
 
300mcg
Vitamin A
33%
 
59mg
Vitamin C
66%
 
12.4mg
Zinc
113%
 
157mcg
Vitamin K
131%
 
1mg
Copper
111%
 
1.9mg
Vitamin B2
146%
 
36.9mg
Vitamin B3
231%
 
3.1mg
Vitamin B6
182%
 
485mg
Phosphorus
39%
 
Protein: 28g; Calories: 613kcal; Total Fat: 27g; Carbs: 69g; Sugars: 10g; Fibre: 19g; Calcium: 470mg (36%); Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 164mg (39%); Potassium: 1294mg (28%); Sodium: 136mg (6%); Vitamin B1: 4mg (333%); Vitamin B12: 4mcg (167%); Vitamin D: 1.1mcg (6%); Vitamin E: 5mg (33%); Vitamin B9: 400mcg (100%); Vitamin A: 300mcg (33%); Vitamin C: 59mg (66%); Zinc: 12.4mg (113%); Vitamin K: 157mcg (131%); Copper: 1mg (111%); Vitamin B2: 1.9mg (146%); Vitamin B3: 36.9mg (231%); Vitamin B6: 3.1mg (182%); Phosphorus: 485mg (39%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Nuts, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 6
For the sage and walnut crumb
nutritional yeast
sage
finely sliced
For the pumpkin
Swaps: butternut squash
peeled and cut into 2cm thick wedges
For the béchamel sauce
milk (plantbased)
oat milk yields the creamiest result
white onion
nutmeg (ground)
dijon mustard
nutritional yeast
white flour
black peppercorns
wholegrain lasagne sheet
bay leaf (dried)
For the beans and greens
leek
Swaps: kale, rainbow chard, swiss chard
destalked and finely sliced
drained and rinsed
garlic cloves
finely grated
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.

2

Place the walnuts into the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes, until fragrant. Remove and allow to cool. Roughly chop. You will use half for the crumb and half for the lasagna.

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