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    Modified: Jun 3, 2024 by Sweet Sensitive Free

    Creamy Vegetable Casserole | Vegan * Gluten free

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    This gluten free Vegetable Casserole is creamy, dairy free and a delicious vegetarian main course for every occasion! Everyone will love it!

    Check out this collection of comforting gluten free vegan casserole recipes!

    servings of veggie casserole

    Two of the main characters of this recipe for veggie casserole are my vegan cashew sauce - for that precious creaminess - and homemade gluten free bread crumbs, for the crispy topping! Don't forget to check them out 😉

    This vegetable casserole is perfect for a make ahead weeknight dinner, but also as a main course for festivities, from Thanksgiving to Christmas to Easter!

    It is also a kid friendly dish, to help them "eat their greens".

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Tips and Substitutions
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    Ingredients

    Here's what you will need to make this gluten free casserole:

    • basil tomato sauce, either store-bought or homemade are ok
    • grilled vegetables, like zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers etc.
    • onion, I prefer red ones but white and yellow onions are great too
    • dried oregano, rosemary, paprika or other spices and herbs you like
    • cashew cheese sauce (recipe here) to make this veggie casserole super creamy
    • gluten free vegan breadcrumbs, homemade (recipe here) or store bought, to make a crispy topping
    • olive oil for drizzling before baking

    Find all quantities and directions in the recipe card below

    bowls with ingredients for vegan casserole

    Instructions

    This recipe for veggie casserole calls for few simple steps:

    • prepare the cashew sauce and the breadcrumbs, if you are not using store-bought ones
    • grill the veggies
    • spread a couple tablespoons of tomato sauce at the bottom of the baking dish, then alternate layers of vegetables, tomato sauce, cashew sauce, onion slices herbs and spices, until you use up all the ingredients
    • make sure to end with a generous layer of cashew sauce, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and drizzle with olive oil
    • bake for 30 minutes, until the top is nice and golden
    • let cool down a few minutes and serve still warm
    recipe steps

    Tips and Substitutions

    Can I make this veggie bake with frozen vegetables?

    Yes, you can use frozen grilled vegetables, but make sure to thaw them completely before baking, so that they won't release water while cooking.

    Can I replace the cashew sauce with vegan cheese?

    I have not tried yet, I think you can, but the cashew sauce is what makes this mixed vegetable casserole creamy and comforting.

    Can I make this casserole ahead?

    Yes, you can prepare it, refrigerate it and bake it the day after (or bake it and reheat it, of course)

    Can I freeze the baked vegetable casserole?

    You sure can. I usually already slice it and freeze it into single portions, ready to be thawed and reheated, perfect for meal prepping too.

    closeup of sliced vegetable casserole

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    Ciao!
    Sonia

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    📖 Full Recipe

    closeup of sliced vegetable casserole

    Vegan Creamy Vegetable Casserole {Gluten free}

    This gluten free veggie casserole is creamy, dairy free and a delicious vegetarian main course for every occasion! Everyone will love it!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Grilling veggies 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dinner, First dish, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean
    Servings 6

    Equipment

    • 1 grilling pan
    • 1 baking dish

    Ingredients
      

    • grilled vegetables (homemade or frozen) 1 zucchini, 1 medium eggplant, 1 bell pepper
    • 1 can basil tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade)
    • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
    • dried oregano, rosemary, paprika or any other spice and herbs of your liking
    • cashew cheese sauce (recipe linked at the top of this blog post)
    • gluten free vegan bread crumbs, homemade or store bought (recipe linked at the top of this blog post)
    • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
    • snipped parsley, for serving (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • make ahead cashew sauce and the breadcrumbs, if you are not using store-bought ones (recipes linked at the top of this blog post)
    • grill the veggies (if using frozen vegetables, make sure to properly thaw them first, to avoid them releasing liquids while baking)
    • pre-heat the oven at 180 C / 350 F
    • spread a couple tablespoons of tomato sauce at the bottom of the baking dish, then alternate layers of vegetables, tomato sauce, cashew sauce, onion slices herbs and spices, until you use up all the ingredients
    • make sure to end with a generous layer of cashew sauce, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and drizzle with olive oil
    • bake for 30-40 minutes, until the top is nice and golden
    • let cool down a few minutes and serve still warm, sprinkled with snipped parsley, if desired

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    Keyword casserole, dairy free, gluten free, vegan, vegetables, veggie
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