Vegan Classic Tater Tot Casserole
Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of this Vegan Classic Tater Tot Casserole—a plant-based twist on a beloved family favorite! Packed with hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, peas, and mushrooms, along with savory plant-based ground meat, this casserole is brought to life with a creamy, herb-infused sauce made from vegetable broth and nutritional yeast. Topped with a golden, crisp layer of tater tots, every bite is a satisfying balance of texture and flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is dairy-free, meatless, and ready to delight vegans and non-vegans alike. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a crispy, oven-baked finish, it’s a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as nostalgic as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 12 ounces plant-based ground meat
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 28 ounces frozen tater tots
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced carrots and celery to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the frozen peas, frozen corn, sliced mushrooms, and plant-based ground meat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and the plant-based meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the soy sauce and all-purpose flour to the skillet, stirring to coat the ingredients.
Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while stirring to create a smooth mixture. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Transfer the vegetable and sauce mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer on top of the vegetable mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this vegan classic tater tot casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.1 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9566 mg | 416% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.5 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.5 g | 195% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 110.7 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 5993 mg | 128% | |
*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.
