Vegan Green Bean Casserole with Creamy Onion Gravy
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this irresistible Vegan Green Bean Casserole with Creamy Onion Gravy. Made with fresh green beans blanched to tender-crisp perfection, this plant-based spin on a classic comfort food features a rich onion gravy crafted from almond milk, vegetable broth, and a touch of nutritional yeast for a savory depth. Topped with a crown of crispy fried onions, this casserole is baked to golden, bubbling perfection in just 15 minutes. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it's the ultimate side dish for vegans and non-vegans alike. Serve it up and watch it disappear—this casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 500 ml Vegetable broth
- 250 ml Unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 100 grams Store-bought crispy fried onions (or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season it with a generous pinch of salt. Blanch the green beans for 5 minutes, then drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water. This stops the cooking process and keeps the beans vibrant green.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly, to form a paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the vegetable broth, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Then, add the almond milk and stir until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the soy sauce, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper to the gravy. Stir to combine, then remove the skillet from the heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans with the onion gravy. Mix until the beans are well-coated.
Transfer the green bean mixture into a lightly greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the crispy fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the fried onions are golden brown. Keep an eye on the onions to make sure they don’t burn.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Vegan Green Bean Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.1 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4666 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2749 mg | 58% | |
*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.
