Description
This Vegan Green Bean Casserole is a creamy, savory dish featuring fresh green beans, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich vegan cream sauce topped with crispy French fried onions. Perfect for holiday meals or a comforting dinner, it offers a delicious plant-based alternative to the traditional casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 pounds fresh or frozen green beans
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Dairy Alternatives
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vegan creamer (coconut/almond based)
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened, unflavored soy, almond, or cashew milk
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Topping
- 6 ounces French fried onions (French’s or Trader Joe’s)
Instructions
- Cook the Beans: Trim the ends of the green beans if using fresh. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the green beans, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Bakeware: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a large casserole dish if you do not have a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic: Warm olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until mushrooms are softened.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir. Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Add the vegan creamer followed by the non-dairy milk. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes until the sauce is thick and creamy. Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat.
- Combine and Assemble: Add the cooked green beans and one-third of the French fried onions to the skillet with the sauce. If not using a cast iron skillet, mix all ingredients in the casserole dish.
- Add Topping and Bake: Top the casserole with the remaining French fried onions. Place the skillet or casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the onions are crispy and golden but not burnt.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately, enjoying your creamy, crispy vegan green bean casserole.
Notes
- Gluten free option: Substitute gluten free flour for all purpose flour and use gluten free French fried onions.
- Milk and creamer: Use unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milks and creamers such as coconut or almond. Avoid any with added sugars or flavors to maintain dish balance.
- Make ahead: Prepare casserole up to combining green beans, mushroom mixture, and 1/3 cup French fried onions, cover, and refrigerate for up to one day. Before serving, bake covered at 400°F for 30 minutes until warm, then add remaining fried onions and bake additional 5 minutes to crisp.
- Use frozen green beans if out of season; thaw and drain well before using.
- Adjust salt to taste depending on broth and onion brands used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
