Classic Vegan Green Bean Casserole
This is the ultimate vegan green bean casserole that strikes a balance between too soft and too crisp green beans, with a nice amount of creamy filling. It's easy to make and perfect for any holiday meal!
Servings: 8
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans
- 3 cups vegetable broth or equivalent amount of vegetable bouillon and water, divided
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cups button mushrooms sliced or diced
- 4 medium cloves garlic roughly chopped
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups crispy fried onions we use store-bought
Instructions
- To prepare the green beans, wash them, trim the stem ends, cut them in half, place them in a steamer basket, and steam for 7 minutes. Remove the green beans from the steamer, rinse them with ice-cold water to preserve the green color, and set aside.
- In a high-powered blender, combine 1 cup of the vegetable broth and the cashews and blend on high until smooth. Blend in the remaining 2 cups of vegetable broth, salt, and pepper and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large pot over medium high heat, melt the vegan butter. Add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the flour and whisk to create a roux. Continue to whisk the thickened roux constantly for 3 minutes. Add the broth and cashew mixture and whisk continuously for 2 to 3 minutes, until thickened (thickening will happen fast and suddenly, so be sure to turn off the heat just as the mixture gets thick enough).
- Spoon the green beans and the creamy mixture into a 9 × 13 inch baking dish and mix until well combined. Top with an even layer of fried onions and bake for 20-30 minutes.
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Notes
Make ahead: Prepare the green beans and sauce and transfer them to your baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add the crispy onions just before baking. You may need to bake an extra 5-10 minutes longer to ensure it's fully heated.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg