Looking for some comfort food recipes without the guilt? These plant-based vegan casseroles are the perfect answer! Appease your healthy dinner dilemma with plant-based goodness. Full of healthy vegetables and hearty whole grains, these oil-free recipes will leave you satisfied. You will be asking for seconds!
Broccoli Cauliflower Farro Gratin Casserole
This vegan Broccoli Cauliflower Farro Gratin will remind you of the the creamy broccoli and rice casserole from childhood. Farro is a whole grain that provides satisfying, chewy texture. Baked in a creamy oil-free cashew sauce, this makes a hearty dinner. Plus, this plant-based recipe is a great way to get your veggies. You’ll definitely want leftovers!
Baked Farro Casserole with Tomatoes and Herbs
Another delicious baked farro casserole is this Italian-inspired Baked Farro with Tomato and Herbs from Yup, It’s Vegan. Oregano, basil, shallot, and garlic infuse canned tomatoes for a simple sauce. In fact, you probably have all of these plant-based ingredients in your pantry right now! While this recipe has some oil, it’s easy to omit for a delicious, oil-free, plant-based dinner.
Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese Casserole
It’s hard to have a list of casseroles without including some sort of baked mac and cheese. However, this Oil-Free Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese by From My Bowl is what you need! With only 8 ingredients, this simple recipe means you won’t be rooting around your pantry for hours. Plus, the dish is finished with a gluten-free crispy topping made from sunflower seeds. A must-have recipe for kids and adults!
Easy Vegan Pizza Pasta Bake Casserole
This Easy Vegan Pizza Pasta Bake is exactly what you need when a comfort food craving hits! Gena, from the Full Helping, combines that classic pizza flavor with healthy veggies. Plus, she offers lots of options for taking some help from the store and reducing the time you spend cooking. Keep this oil-free vegan recipe pinned in your collection!
Italian Layered Vegetable Casserole
For more classic Italian flavor, this Layered Vegetable Casserole from FatFree Vegan hits the spot! Thin slices of eggplant and zucchini stand-in for pasta for this lasagna-like dish. Then, a creamy bean filling satisfies with whole foods, plant-based ingredients. This is a vegan recipe your family will be craving!
Vegan Eggplant Rollatini
Another delicious Italian eggplant classic Eggplant Rollatini. This delicious vegan recipe includes a helpful video from Chef Maggie. She’ll show you how to make a plant-based tofu ricotta, fill your eggplant, and bake your casserole. This is a great way to eat more eggplant.
Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole with Pecan Streusel
This Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole is a traditional Southern comfort food, often served during the holidays. The natural sweetness of the potatoes comes out after roasting them oil-free for an hour. Then, you mash the potatoes with pineapple and warm spices. Finally, top it off with a gluten-free Pecan Streusel. Serve with a salad for a plant-based vegan feast!
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
For another holiday classic, check out this Vegan Green Bean Casserole from Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen. She makes a creamy, plant-based sauce from onion, garlic, and plant-based milk. Yet, the best part is the oil-free crispy onions that top the dish. This updated recipe gives a healthy spin to the traditional comfort food.
Tu-No Casserole: Forks Over Knives Recipe
Enjoy a throwback with a vegan version of the classic tuna casserole recipe from your childhood. This plant-based Tu-No Casserole uses chickpeas that have been shredded with a fork to resemble that canned tuna texture. Plus, a creamy oil-free mushroom sauce replaces that processed can of mushroom soup. A favorite your whole family with love!
Healthy Hash Brown Casserole
Making a healthy, plant-based breakfast casserole can seem challenging. However, this Healthy Hash Brown Casserole from FatFree Vegan makes it easy! This delicious, oil-free vegan recipes combines kale and chickpeas with potatoes for a satisfying casserole. Make a batch during weekend meal-prep for easy breakfasts during the week. Or, serve with fresh fruit for an awesome plant-based brunch.
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes Casserole
Another great potato recipe are these Vegan Scalloped Potatoes from Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen. Russet potatoes are thinly sliced and layered in a beautiful casserole dish. Then, an easy sauce comes together with plant-based milk, spices, and nutritional yeast. Enjoy this as a side dish at dinner. The next day, dig in for delicious breakfast leftovers!
Vegan Shepherds Pie with Garlic Chive Potato Crust
Another classic potato casserole dish is Shepherds Pie. This oil-free vegan recipe uses a filling of peas, carrots, and onions. Then, it’s all topped with a savory garlic chive potato crust. This dish makes the perfect entrée for a chilly winter night. Plus, it’s easy to scale this up to feed a crowd. Or, portion into smaller tins for individual-sized enjoyment.
Creamy Wild Rice Mushroom Casserole
Most of us grew up with some version of a mushroom and rice casserole. As kids, our parents likely assembled this dish by opening a can of soup. However, this Vegan Creamy Wild Rice Mushroom Casserole brings adult sophistication to that childhood classic. First, a plant-based cream sauce is made from cashews and spices. Second, simply omit the vegan butter in the filling. Then, you have yourself an incredible oil-free meal.
Broccoli, Kale & Rice Casserole
Another classic rice casserole is Broccoli and Rice. My mom had a notorious recipe that was so comforting. For an oil-free vegan version, this Broccoli, Kale, and Rice Casserole from Vegan Chickpea adds healthy, plant-based ingredients. The green from the broccoli and kale combines with brown rice for a hearty dish. Plus, the incredibly easy sauce starts with store-bought hummus.
Vegan Enchilada Casserole with Homemade Sauce
This healthy, oil-free Vegan Enchilada Casserole from Sweet Simple Vegan is full of Mexican inspiration. The plant-based recipe makes the perfect dish for parties and weekend meal-prep. Plus, the homemade enchilada sauce is easy to make, with spices from your pantry. Time to layer on the flavor!
Salsa Verdes Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
You can take your enchilada casserole recipe to green side with this Vegan Salsa Verdes Black Bean Enchilada Casserole. Charred tomatillos create the base for an oil-free salsa verde. Plus, layers of corn tortillas, potatoes, and black beans make this hearty and comforting. The ultimate in plant-based satisfaction!
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