Description
This recipe for Vegan Squash Casserole offers a delicious plant-based take on a classic comfort food. It features tender squash baked with a creamy, dairy-free sauce and a savory topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup vegan shredded cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Stir in the sliced squash and half of the vegan shredded cheese into the skillet with the onions and garlic. Pour the milk mixture over the squash and stir to combine.
- Transfer the squash mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and the remaining vegan shredded cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika to the breadcrumb topping.
- Ensure your plant-based milk is unsweetened to avoid an off-flavor in the casserole.
- Different types of vegan cheese can be used; choose one that melts well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A