Description
This recipe for Vegan Squash Casserole offers a comforting and flavorful plant-based take on a classic. It’s perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or a delightful weeknight meal. You’ll love the creamy texture and savory taste, all made without any dairy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed vegan crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of the melted vegan butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of vegan butter to the skillet and melt.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the non-dairy milk until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vegan cheese, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the sliced squash and zucchini to the sauce and gently toss to coat.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with the 2 tablespoons of melted vegan butter.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier topping, you can broil the casserole for the last 1-2 minutes, watching it closely to prevent burning.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like finely diced bell peppers or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready to serve. Cover and refrigerate, then add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300-350 (will vary based on specific ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 5-7g
- Sodium: Approx. 400-500mg
- Fat: Approx. 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-30g
- Fiber: Approx. 4-6g
- Protein: Approx. 5-7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg