Wholesome inexperienced bean casserole made with a creamy mushroom cashew sauce and selfmade crispy baked onions on prime. Dairy-free, vegan + gluten-free pleasant.
Rising up, inexperienced bean casserole was at each single vacation meal and Iβm nonetheless such a giant fan!
Conventional inexperienced bean casserole is made with canned cream of mushroom soupΒ and packaged fried onions,Β however in true EBF trend, I’ve upgraded the recipe! No extra canned veggies and soupβ¦ weβre utilizing contemporary inexperienced beans and mushrooms, selfmade crispy baked onions and a selfmade cashew cream sauce to maintain this model dairy-free. Itβs simply as comforting as my wholesome candy potato casserole and excellent for vacation gatherings!
Why Youβll Love This Recipe
- More healthy various β Itβs a more healthy model of a basic vacation staple.
- Dairy-free & vegan β Itβs dairy-free, vegan and may simply be made gluten-free!
- No cans β No canned veggies or soup requiredβ¦ weβre solely utilizing contemporary, real-food elements for this recipe!
Elements Wanted
- yellow onions β as a substitute of utilizing the normal packaged crispy fried onions weβre coating contemporary onions with oat flour and panko bread crumbs and baking to create crispy onions to prime the casserole.
- oat flour and panko bread crumbs β to coat the onions earlier than baking and to realize that crispy βfriedβ onion texture that all of us love!
- cashews β be sure to make use of uncooked, unsalted cashews! As a substitute of utilizing canned cream of mushroom soup weβre soaking and mixing cashews to mix with the mushrooms to create a stunning, creamy sauce.
- almond milk β my go-to milk is unsweetened almond milk, however be happy to make use of your favourite dairy-free or common dairy milk when you donβt want this recipe to be vegan.
- contemporary inexperienced beans β you receivedβt discover canned inexperienced beans over right here! Weβre solely utilizing contemporary inexperienced beans for this recipe and blanching them for a couple of minutes earlier than baking.
- vegan butter β to maintain this recipe vegan, weβre utilizing vegan butter to sautΓ© the mushrooms. Be at liberty to make use of oil, ghee or common butter as a substitute!
- mushrooms β a key ingredient for inexperienced bean casserole! Child portobello mushrooms or child bella mushrooms work completely for this recipe.
- garlic β a pleasant taste enhancer for the sauce.
- oat flour β to assist thicken the sauce. Be at liberty to make use of all-purpose flour, cornstarch or arrowroot powder as a substitute if thatβs what you’ve available.
- vegetable broth β that is the bottom liquid for the sauce. I favor to make use of low-sodium veggie broth so I can management the saltiness of the dish higher. Be at liberty to make use of hen broth when you donβt want this recipe to be vegan.
- tamari or soy sauce β one teaspoon provides good umami, savory taste to this sauce! Coconut aminos may even work.
- nutmeg β only a pinch provides a delicate nutty taste to this casserole. Be at liberty to skip this when you donβt have any available or arenβt a nutmeg fan.
Substitutions
- Nut-Free: I havenβt tried to make use of something as an alternative to cashews, however if in case you have a nut allergy you can simply use the cream of mushroom soup. You may additionally attempt utilizing silken-tofu which can assist obtain that creamy texture.
- Gluten-Free: When you want this recipe to be gluten-free, use gluten-free bread crumbs or almond meal. When you donβt have oat flour available, a gluten-free all-purpose flour will work as an alternative.
- Milk: Any plant-based milk can be utilized rather than almond milk, equivalent to oat milk, or cashew milk. Simply be sure no matter milk youβre utilizing is unsweetened in any other case it may change the flavour of the sauce.
- Broth: When you donβt have vegetable broth, use hen broth (if not vegan) or water with a little bit of added salt and seasonings.
How one can Make Wholesome Inexperienced Bean Casserole
Step 1: Add cashews to a bowl and permit them to soak for at the least half-hour.
Step 2: Mix onions with the Panko bread crumb combination and bake for about 25 minutes.
Step 3: After boiling inexperienced beans, place them in a bowl of ice water to blanch for five minutes.
Step 4: Mix soaked cashews with almond milk.
Step 5: Prepare dinner mushrooms for a couple of minutes, then add the cashew cream.
Step 6: Pour sauce in a bowl with inexperienced beans and onions. Add the combination to a baking pan and prime with additional crispy onions.
Brittanyβs Tip
For completely tender but crisp inexperienced beans, donβt skip the blanching step. This not solely helps to keep up their shade but in addition makes positive that they donβt flip mushy when baked within the casserole.
What to Serve with Inexperienced Bean Casserole
This wholesome inexperienced bean casserole is a staple in our home for Thanksgiving yearly! Listed below are some concepts for what to serve it with:
How one can Retailer Leftovers
- Within the fridge: Retailer any leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 5 days. This casserole holds up nicely and tastes nice reheated.
- Within the freezer: To freeze, assemble the casserole however skip the baking step. Place it in a freezer-safe dish, cowl tightly, and freeze for as much as 2 months. Whenever youβre able to bake, thaw within the fridge in a single day. Freezing is ideal if you wish to prep it forward for the vacations!
- Reheating: Reheat particular person parts within the microwave, or heat your entire casserole within the oven at 350Β°F for 10-Quarter-hour to convey again that fresh-baked texture. If reheating from frozen, bake at 350Β°F till totally heated by and golden on prime.
Incessantly Requested Questions
You’ll be able to positively make this wholesome inexperienced bean casserole forward of time! To prep prematurely, put together the dish as directed, however donβt bake! When your inexperienced bean and mushroom combination is prepared, pour it right into a ready baking dish, cowl and retailer within the fridge. Retailer your cooked onions in a separate container within the fridge. Donβt prime the casserole with the onions till youβre able to bake, in any other case the onions will get soggy.
I like to recommend utilizing contemporary inexperienced beans for the very best texture and taste, however you should utilize canned inexperienced beans in a pinch. Simply be sure to empty and rinse them nicely earlier than utilizing. Remember the fact that canned inexperienced beans will probably be softer than contemporary ones.
Completely! Be at liberty so as to add different greens like mushrooms, carrots, or peas to the casserole for added taste and diet.
A soupy casserole can occur if thereβs an excessive amount of moisture within the elements. Be sure to completely dry the inexperienced beans after washing, and when youβre utilizing frozen inexperienced beans, pat them dry after thawing. Additionally, let the cashew cream sauce thicken barely earlier than mixing it in, as this can assist create a creamy, not watery, texture. Lastly, keep away from over-baking, as an excessive amount of time within the oven can generally launch additional moisture.
Extra Vacation Facet Dishes
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