Vegan Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of this Vegan Broccoli Cheese Casserole, a plant-based twist on the classic favorite that's loaded with flavor and nutrition! Tender broccoli florets are enveloped in a luscious vegan cheese sauce made from wholesome ingredients like carrots, potatoes, cashews, and nutritional yeast, delivering a rich, cheesy taste without any dairy. A golden, crispy layer of seasoned vegan breadcrumbs crowns this casserole, adding delightful texture to every bite. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or as a satisfying side dish, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and is ready to serve in under an hour. Packed with nutrients and free of animal products, it’s the ideal choice for those seeking a delicious, healthy, and dairy-free comfort food alternative.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 medium, chopped Carrot
- 1 medium, peeled and chopped Potato
- 0.5 cup, raw Cashews
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup, unsweetened Almond milk
- 0.5 cup, vegan Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, add the chopped carrot, potato, and raw cashews. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Drain the cashews, carrot, and potato and add them to a blender along with the vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and almond milk.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked broccoli florets with the creamy cheese sauce. Stir until the broccoli is evenly coated with the sauce.
Transfer the broccoli and cheese mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the vegan breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir well to moisten the breadcrumbs.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious vegan broccoli cheese casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 66.9 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3172 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 69.9 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 2622 mg | 56% | |
*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.
