Description
This Vegan Green Bean Casserole is a creamy, flavorful plant-based twist on the classic holiday side dish. Featuring fresh green beans, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich cashew or almond milk-based sauce, topped with crispy French fried onions, it’s perfect for festive dinners or any comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 pounds fresh or frozen green beans
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vegan creamer (coconut/almond based)
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened, unflavored soy, almond or cashew milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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 beans, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a large casserole dish if you don’t have a skillet.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Garlic: Warm the olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until mushrooms are soft.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms, then slowly add vegetable broth while stirring until the mixture thickens. Stir in the vegan creamer followed by the non-dairy milk. Continue to stir frequently for about 5 minutes until the sauce is thick and creamy. Season with salt to taste and remove from heat.
- Combine and Assemble: Add the cooked green beans and 1/3 cup of the French fried onions to the skillet or casserole dish with the sauce and mix well.
- Add Topping and Bake: Spread the remaining French fried onions evenly on top. Place the skillet or casserole dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the onions are crispy and golden but not burnt.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For Gluten Free: Substitute gluten free flour for all purpose flour and use gluten free French fried onions.
- Use unsweetened and unflavored vegan creamer and milk to avoid unwanted sweetness or flavor alterations. The recipe uses coconut/almond creamer and unsweetened soy milk.
- Prepare ahead: Mix the green beans, mushroom sauce, and 1/3 cup onions and place in a covered casserole dish in the refrigerator up to one day before serving. When ready, bake uncovered for 30 minutes, add remaining onions, and bake for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
