Easy Vegan Green Bean Casserole Recipe
I made this recipe to simple and easy to follow, so if you've been wanting to make some green bean casserole, then this vegan recipe is what you need.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet or saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Baking dish (8x8 or similar)
- Strainer
Ingredients
For the green beans
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed and halved
- 1 tsp salt for boiling water
For the creamy mushroom sauce
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any vegan milk
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp paprika this is optional
Topping
- 1 ¼ cups crispy fried onions store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook the Green Beans:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
Make the Vegan Mushroom Sauce:
- In a skillet, melt vegan butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and mushrooms; cook for 5 to 7 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Slowly pour in vegetable broth while whisking.
- Add almond milk, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Combine & Bake
- Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and mix until coated.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with 1 cup of crispy fried onions.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling.
Finish with Extra Crunch
- Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining fried onions on top, and bake an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal
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