Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Thanksgiving is around the corner and a green bean casserole was requested by many of my American friends. This healthy dish consists of green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and french fried onions. It’s the perfect side dish for the holidays but you can enjoy it any time of the year. I love this green bean casserole because it is:
How To Make Vegan Green Bean Casserole?
This dish is easy to make. Please check the following step-by-step process shots and instructions: STEP 1: Wash and chop fresh green beans and boil in a large pot with water & salt for 5 minutes. Then drain and set aside.
STEP 2: For the mushroom sauce, heat oil in a large pan/skillet, add the onion and sauté for about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for a further 1 minute. STEP 3: Now add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, tamari (or soy sauce), and add the spice mixture. Bring it to a simmer. STEP 4: Mix cornstarch with the canned coconut milk (you can use cashew milk, almond milk or soy milk/cream) and stir to dissolve. Preheat oven to 400 °F (ca. 204 °C). STEP 5: Pour the milk/cream mixture into the pan and cook on low-medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
STEP 6: Add the cooked green beans to the pan. Stir to combine.
STEP 7: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish or just leave it in the pan if it’s fireproof. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
STEP 8: Add the fried onions, toss to coat (you can add more on top) and bake for a further 5 minutes.
Simple Ingredients
This vegan green bean casserole contains the following simple ingredients. Find the exact measurements below in the recipe card!
Onion Garlic Vegetable oil Green beans Mushrooms Tamari or soy sauce Vegetable broth Lite Canned coconut milk or any other plant-based milk or cream Cornstarch Different spices Crispy French fried onions
Fresh Or Frozen Green Beans?
Both work in this recipe. I prefer fresh green beans, however, frozen green beans work equally fine. The cooking time is the same for both, which is 5 minutes.
What Are French Fried Onions?
French fried onions are also called crispy fried onions, and they might be available in your local supermarket. You can also order crispy fried onions online. I made them from scratch, therefore they look different from store-bought ones! I simply chopped one onion, soaked it in plant-based milk for about 30 minutes, then put it to a bowl with gluten-free flour (you can use regular flour) and fried in oil. An air fryer could work as well, I haven’t tried it though.
This Green Bean Casserole Is:
Vegan (dairy-free) Gluten-free Hearty Healthy Creamy Satisfying Flavorful Comforting A great weeknight dinner Perfect side dish for the holidays Easy to make with simple ingredients
Should you give this creamy vegan green bean casserole a try, please leave a comment and rating below and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan because I love to see your remakes! 🙂 For more savory holiday dishes, check out the following delicious healthy recipes:
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Vegan Quiche Hearty Vegan Meatloaf Vegan Gravy Roasted Cauliflower Steaks (Vegan Schnitzel)
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