Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole

This dairy free green bean casserole can be made ahead of time. And who doesn't love a dish that will help you spend a little less time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving and Christmas day? Did you know that this creamy, nostalgic holiday dish can be made totally dairy free and vegan? On the big day all you need to do is heat and eat. Perfect!

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• 🛒Ingredients
• 💚Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
• 👨‍🍳How To Make Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole
• 💡How To Make Vegan Green Bean Casserole Gluten-Free
• 🍽️Serving Suggestions
• ❄️Storage Instructions
• 🙋Frequently Asked Questions
• 📖 Recipe
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Green bean casserole is a staple in any holiday spread. What's Thanksgiving without perfect mashed potatoes, a traditional stuffing recipe and a green bean casserole? Who doesn't love a big, cozy helping of creamy green beans and mushrooms topped with crispy onions? It's a classic dish that's stood the test of time, and with good reason....and the good news is that you can make green bean casserole dairy-free and vegan.

I don't know about you, but I love having a few make-ahead recipes up my sleeve for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Less time in the kitchen means more time with family and friends, and that's what it's all about.

So, meet your new favorite holiday side dish - dairy free green bean casserole. It's not just for vegans and vegetarians - I guarantee you that even omnivores will love it. Let's get started!

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🛒Ingredients

• Green Beans: Green beans are the star of the show! Buy fresh green beans for the best results.
• Vegan Butter: You can use olive oil or vegan butter here.
• Onion: Cooked onions feature in so many dishes because they give the dish a deep umami flavor with a slight touch off sweetness.
• Mushrooms: Mushrooms are one of the reasons this make ahead green bean casserole is so tasty. They have a rich meaty taste that is hard to beat. Cremini mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms are both great choices.
• Flour: Flour is used as a thickening agent in this recipe. It's what turns your plant based milk from runny to creamy.
• Vegetable Broth: Vegetable broth and plant based milk are the two liquids in this recipe. When combined with flour, you get a seasoned, creamy base.
• Almond Milk: I used almond milk, but you can use soy milk, or any other plant based milk you like.
• Fried Onions: Now, it wouldn't be a traditional green bean casserole without fried onions, would it? Popular choices are French's fried onions or Trader Joes. You can also make your own fried onions.
• Nutritional Yeast: Nutritional yeast is optional in this recipe. I think it adds a unique flavor, and highly recommend it, but if you don't have it or can't find it, don't worry. The recipe will still work!
• Salt and Pepper: Essential seasoning for any dish.

💚Reasons You'll Love This Recipe

💚Your Thanksgiving guest won't even notice that this dish is completely vegan. It's so easy to make a dish that all your guests can enjoy.

💚You can make this dairy free green bean casserole ahead of time. Store it in the fridge, and on Thanksgiving, top it with onions and pop it in the oven to warm.

💚Rich and creamy with a satisfying crunch...what's not to love about the traditional green bean casserole?

👨‍🍳How To Make Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole

• Preheat your oven to 200 C (400 F). Grease an 8x8 casserole dish with vegan butter.
• Trim the green beans and cut them in half. Bring a pan of water to a boil and add the green beans with a dash of salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. Drain your beans and set aside.
• While your beans are simmering, begin making the sauce. Melt your vegan butter in a saute pan, and saute your onion for 3 minutes.
• Now, add your mushrooms to the pan and saute them for another 2-3 minutes.

• Sprinkle flour over the onions and mushrooms and give everything a good stir. Make sure that the vegetables are coated in the flour.
• Pour your vegetable broth in and whisk continuously until it begins to thicken.
• Now, add your almond milk (or other plan based milk), stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, or until it's thick and creamy.
• Put your green beans into the prepared casserole dish, and pour the sauce over the top. Toss to coat.
• If you are making your dairy free green bean casserole ahead, you should now cover it with foil and pop it in the fridge. When you're ready to serve the casserole, let it come to room temperature.

• Finally, top your casserole with the fried onions and breadcrumbs and pop the whole thing in the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Enjoy!!

💡How To Make Vegan Green Bean Casserole Gluten-Free

To make this green bean casserole gluten-free, all you need to do is to make a few simple substitutions:

1. Flour Replacement: Instead of all-purpose flour, use a gluten-free flour blend. There are many options available, such as rice flour, almond flour, or a commercial gluten-free flour mix. Make sure it's a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour.
2. Fried Onions: Check the fried onions to ensure they are gluten-free. If not, consider making your own gluten-free fried onions or look for a gluten-free alternative in stores. Here's a great recipe for making crispy gluten free fried onions: Gluten Free French Fried Onions.
3. Vegetable Broth: Double-check the vegetable broth to make sure it's gluten-free. Some broths may contain gluten, so choose a certified gluten-free option.

By making these three adjustments, you should have a delicious gluten-free version of your dairy-free green bean casserole.

🍽️Serving Suggestions

🧡Green bean casserole is a decadent veggie side dish that would work well with maple glazed carrots or these maple balsamic Brussels sprouts on your Thanksgiving or Christmas table.

🧡Serve with a side of bread like Italian semolina bread.

🧡Stuffed Portobello mushrooms would complement this casserole well.

🧡I like to serve garlic knots as a unique twist on the traditional bread roll.

🧡Creamy mashed parsnips are a delicious alternative to mashed potatoes.

🧡Don't forget the vegan stuffing!

❄️Storage Instructions

• Make-Ahead Preparation: If you're planning to prepare this dairy-free green bean casserole in advance, refrigerate the casserole without adding the fried onions. When you're ready to serve the casserole, let it come to room temperature. Add the onions just before baking to maintain their crispiness.
• Leftovers: To store leftovers, cover the top of the casserole with foil and refrigerate for 3-5 days. This ensures the flavors meld and intensify over time.
• Reheating: When you're ready to eat the leftovers, reheat the casserole in the oven at 175°C (350°F) for about 15 minutes or until warmed through. You can also use a microwave for a quicker option, though the oven will help maintain the crunchy texture of the fried onions.

🙋Frequently Asked Questions

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