12 Hearty and Comforting Vegan Casserole Recipes
on Feb 08, 2022, Updated Apr 02, 2022
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Whether you’re following a vegan lifestyle, or looking to reduce the amount of animal protein you eat, there are countless vegan recipes to try. During the fall and winter, many of us crave food that’s hearty and comforting. We’ve collected 12 of the Best Vegan Casserole Recipes to help you prepare healthy meals that are equally delicious.
It wasn’t that long ago when it was difficult to source well-balanced vegan recipes. Fast forward to today, and there are vegan dishes that span numerous cultures and cuisines.
Casseroles are one of the most convenient dishes to prepare. They often include fibre-rich foods and proteins that are ideal for evening meals. Many are one-pot dishes that are also easy to freeze and reheat. If you’re interested in exploring tasty casseroles that just happen to be vegan, give some of these recipes a try!
What Vegan Meals are Freezer-Friendly?
The key to a successful freezer-friendly meal is it must reheat beautifully without affecting the taste or the texture of the dish. Vegan meals are no different. And if you’ve already invested the time to prepare the meal, you want it to be tasty and easy to reheat. Good vegan freezer-friendly meals should also be packed with protein and fibre-rich veggies.
Best Vegan Casserole Recipes
1. Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
This vegan version of classic sweet potato casserole would be the perfect dish to prepare for a holiday meal. It’s sweet, delicious, and filled with vitamin-rich sweet potatoes.
2. Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is one of those comforting dishes that everyone loves. Featuring creamy pasta in a cheesy sauce, and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs, it’s sure to become a favorite for weeknight meals.
3. Vegan Green Bean Casserole
This casserole filled with crisp green beans baked in a creamy sauce is the perfect side dish for just about anything! Serve it with a rich bean stew or crispy fried tempeh for a complete meal.
4. Vegan Bean and Rice Casserole
Beans and rice is a favorite comfort food in many cultures. It’s delicious, filling, and an economical way to feed a family. This vegan version is even more delicious with the addition of tender mushrooms, crunchy broccoli and a dash of fresh lemon juice. This recipe is ideal as a one-dish meal.
5. One Pot Vegan Tater Tot Casserole
Tater tots aren’t just for kids but we bet yours will love this fun casserole! Hidden beneath a layer of crisp tater tot potatoes is a hearty stew of vegan Italian sausage, tender mushrooms, and mixed veggies. This recipe serves 8, so it would be great for leftovers!
6. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
This winter-time comfort dish features a frozen soya mince and chopped mushrooms beneath a layer of creamy mashed potatoes. Serve this one with a crisp green salad for a healthy and delicious meal.
7. Eggplant Casserole
This casserole showcases the bright colors of eggplant, tomatoes, and yellow bell peppers. It’s rich and flavorful, and would be ideal as a light and satisfying meal.
8. Quick and Easy Vegan Baked Ziti
This baked pasta casserole is easy to prepare and freezes beautifully! It’s on your table in just 50 minutes, making it an ideal dish for busy weeknights.
9. Pasta and Butternut Squash Casserole
Butternut squash is one of those vegetables that pairs well with pasta. In this casserole, the squash is pureed into a sauce that smoothly coats the pasta and is topped with herbed bread crumbs. Talk about indulgent!
10. Hearty Vegan Potato and Broccoli Casserole
Here’s a filling casserole that features delicious layers of creamy bechamel sauce, potatoes, and broccoli, making it an ideal one-dish meal! Anyone with a big appetite will love this dish.
11. Squash Casserole
This impressive casserole is great for holiday get-togethers! Filled with creamy butternut squash and topped with sweet candied pecans, your guests will be begging you for the recipe.
12. Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Casserole
If you have an abundance of fresh zucchini on hand, use them up in this easy casserole! Perfect as a side dish, it’s ready to eat in just 40 minutes and would be a great addition to vegan baked mac and cheese.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- p salt, to taste
Topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until soft. Drain and cool potatoes for 10 minutes.
- Mash the potatoes and add the milk, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Mix thoroughly and transfer into a casserole dish. Spread evenly.
- Make the topping by mixing the crushed pecans, flour, sugar, salt, cinamon and butter in a food processor.
- Once evenly mixed, spread the topping over the sweet potato in the carresole dish.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Let the dish cool for 10 minutes, and serve.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
