Vegan Vegetable Casserole

Roll out the red carpet for our vegan vegetable casserole, the unrivaled star of the Christmas feast! This dish isn't just a meal; it's a festive tradition in the making. Lovingly crafted to be the centerpiece of your holiday dinner, it's more than just a casserole – it's a celebration on a plate.

Many vegan casseroles appear in this festive season, such as green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, vegan potato casserole, and even quinoa casserole.

We chose this combination of veggies because we are fans of eggplants and the classic Greek dish Moussaka, and you can think of this dish as a vegan moussaka. It is such a crowd-pleaser.

I promise that no one will miss the meat.

This healthy veggie casserole is full of flavor; it has the looks and makes a great holiday dish as well.

Jump to:

• 💚 Why You Will Love It
• 🧾 Ingredients
• 🥢 Equipment
• 🔪 Instructions
• 💡 Expert tips
• 🥢 How to serve
• 🍷 Wine Pairing
• ❓ FAQ
• 🥡 Storage
• 🍲 More vegan casseroles
• 🎥 Video
• 📋 Recipe
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

🧾 Ingredients

• Lentils: Provide a great source of protein and fiber for the casserole, making it more filling and nutritious.
• Sweet potatoes: Add natural sweetness and provide vitamins A and C, along with fiber and potassium.
• Spring onions: Add a mild onion flavor and some crunch to the dish.
• Celery: Adds a savory flavor and also provides some fiber and vitamins.
• Fennel: Provides a subtle licorice flavor and adds to the vegetable medley.
• Leek: Adds a mild onion flavor and some creaminess to the dish.
• Garlic: Adds a delicious savory flavor and can also provide some immune-boosting benefits.
• Tomato paste: Brings some acidity and depth of flavor to the dish, helping to tie everything together.
• Oregano: Adds some earthiness and herbaceous flavor to the casserole.
• Rosemary: Provides a unique flavor profile that pairs well with the other ingredients and also has some potential health benefits.
• Nutritional yeast: Brings a cheesy, umami flavor to the dish while also providing some protein and B vitamins.
• Ground cinnamon: Adds a touch of warmth and sweetness to the casserole.
• Olive oil: Provides some healthy fats and helps cook and soften the vegetables.

Substitutions

Original Ingredient	Suggested Substitution
Eggplants	Zucchini
Sweet Potatoes	Butternut squash or Pumpkin
Lentils	Canned beans or Black beans, Vegan ground beef (e.g., Beyond Burger)
Bechamel Sauce	Vegan mozzarella cheese

🥢 Equipment

Sharp knife or mandoline (preferred), Baking dish, and Large saucepan.

🔪 Instructions

This recipe has three parts. The layers, the feeling, and a vegan bechamel sauce as a binder make it creamier.

Let the casserole sit for at least 15 minutes before serving so it is easier to cut.

Optional. We like to blister some cherry tomatoes with olive oil in a small skillet to garnish the casserole.

🥢 How to serve

We like having vegan casserole recipes with something light next to them, such as green beans (check our easy Green beans with almonds), roasted butternut squash, pan-grilled asparagus, or maple-glazed carrots).

We also love serving vegan casseroles with plant-based honey-roasted vegetables.

Serving it next to a fresh vegan kale salad, a spinach and arugula salad with a nice homemade vinaigrette is also a great option.

This casserole can also be served as a side dish, next to another main course, or roasted veggies, like cauliflower, butternut squash, or broccoli, like these easy grilled cauliflower steaks.

I would cut smaller portions, as a medium or large casserole portion is considered a complete meal, as per veggies, plant protein content, and fiber.

🍷 Wine Pairing

Casseroles are baked dishes that I associate with comforting and tasty food, and they are also dishes that I share at a large table, in the company of beloved people who are often dressed for a party. This dish asks me to choose a wine because there is joy, love, and flavor.

1. United States (California) - Red with barrel - Merlot (Napa Valley)
2. Spain - Red wine aged in barrel - Rioja (Tempranillo, Garnacha, and others)
3. France - Red aged in barrel - Burgundy (Pommard Village or Pommard Premier Cru)

❓ FAQ

🥡 Storage

Refrigerator - This casserole can be easily stored on the baking sheet in the fridge for about three days. Then you need to reheat it in the oven on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, sprinkling some water on top—that way, you give back some moisture to the dish.

Freezer - you can cut it in portions, the same way you would portion a lasagna or any classic casserole, and then freeze it in an airtight container. Then, let it thaw overnight and reheat as explained above.

Microwave - we are not fans of microwave reheating; in fact, we don't have a microwave because we avoid microwave radiation. If you do, heat it as you would any other food for a couple of minutes on medium heat so the portions warm up evenly.

🍲 More vegan casseroles

• Sweet potato crunch casserole
• Hashbrown breakfast casserole
• Green Beans Potatoes and Sausage Casserole
• Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes casserole

Hey, if you're a fennel fan like us, you should definitely give our roasted fennel recipe and pear salad a try! It's the perfect addition to any special occasion meal.

Balance out the comfort of our casserole with the fresh, tangy notes of our citrus fennel salad for a perfect meal duo.

If you love vegan casserole dishes, don't forget to try our zucchini vegan, gluten-free lasagna.

⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

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