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vegan green bean casserole baked in a dish with a serving spoon

Vegan Green Bean Casserole


  • Author: Verna
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This creamy, comforting, and easy Vegan Green Bean Casserole is made with fresh green beans, a homemade mushroom sauce, vegan cheese, and crispy fried onions. It’s a must for the holidays!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 and 1/2 lbs /680g fresh green beans, ends trimmed cut into thirds*
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter

  • 1 cup cremini or white mushrooms, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons flour*

  • 1 cup mushroom broth

  • 1 cup unsweetened plain plant milk

  • 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese, grated (totally optional)

  • 1 and 1/2 cups French’s crispy fried onions, divided*


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° Grease a 8 x 11 casserole dish and set aside
  2. Cook beans: Boil green beans in lightly salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and add back to the pot. Fill with cold water until chilled. Drain and set aside in the colander until needed. 

  3. Make mushroom sauce: To a medium 3 qt saucepan add mushrooms, butter and pinch of salt and pepper. Saute over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until cooked, stir in the garlic until fragrant. Stir in the flour. Then slowly pour in mushroom broth while stirring and then add in the milk, tamari and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes or so, stirring frequently until thickened. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

  4. Assemble the casserole: Add the green beans, sauce, 1/2 cup of fried onions and cheese if using, to the prepared casserole dish and stir together. Sprinkle the rest of the onions evenly over the top. Cover with tin foil or lid.

  5. Bake: Bake covered for 20 minutes, uncover and bake for 10-12 minutes until onions are crispy and brown. Serve and enjoy! For FAQ, Tips, serving suggestions see above post

Notes

  • Can use frozen green beans or 2- 14 oz cans of green beans, drained 
  • Gluten free: substitute gluten free flour for all purpose flour, make sure to use tamari not soy sauce and Gluten Free French Fried Onions
  • Make ahead: can be made a day or 2 ahead, just assemble, leave off the onions until baking, cover and refrigerate. Let come to room temperature, add onions and bake according to instructions.

Inspired by Campbell’s and Paula Deen's green bean casserole

  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Category: Snacks & Sides
  • Method: Stovetop, Oven
  • Cuisine: American, Canadian

Keywords: vegan green bean casserole, vegan holiday sides