No Meat Tater Tot Casserole Vegetarian
Cozy up with this hearty and satisfying No Meat Tater Tot Casserole—a vegetarian twist on a classic comfort food! Packed with colorful veggies like carrots, celery, mushrooms, and frozen mixed vegetables, this casserole is layered with a creamy, herb-infused sauce made from almond milk and vegetable broth. It’s topped with a crispy, golden layer of tater tots and optional melted cheese, making it the ultimate no-meat dinner idea. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy vegetarian casserole is oven-baked to perfection in just under an hour and is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Best of all, it’s easily customizable to be vegan and gluten-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, etc.)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups tater tots (frozen)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional, use dairy-free for vegan)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
Add the minced garlic and chopped mushrooms, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 2 minutes to thaw them slightly.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat them evenly. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the vegetable broth and almond milk, stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Stir in the soy sauce, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the vegetable mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the vegetable mixture, covering the entire surface.
Sprinkle the optional cheddar cheese (dairy or non-dairy) over the tater tots for added flavor.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy on top.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.4 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.2 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 10556 mg | 459% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 318.8 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.7 g | 163% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 108.3 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 2530 mg | 195% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 6462 mg | 137% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
