🌈 Creamy Vegan Veggie Bake 🌱

This colorful, creamy vegan vegetable bake is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients and cozy comfort! 🥰 Perfect as a main course or hearty side dish, it’s loaded with crisp-tender veggies and a luscious herb sauce that ties everything together.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Veggie Layer:

• 🥦 2 cups broccoli florets

• 🌶️ 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced

• 🧡 1 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced

• 🥕 1 cup shredded carrots

• 🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 🧅 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

• 🍈 1 zucchini, sliced (optional)

For the Creamy Herb Sauce:

• 🥥 1 cup canned coconut milk (or any plant-based cream)

• 🌿 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)

• 🌱 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 🧂 1 tsp salt

• ⚪ 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 🌾 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (to thicken)

Optional for Topping:

• 🧀 Vegan shredded cheese (optional but delicious!)

🍴 Instructions

1. Prep the Oven 🔥
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Assemble the Veggies 🥦🌶️🥕
   In a large baking dish, add the broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and zucchini. Spread evenly.

3. Make the Creamy Sauce 🥣
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, dill, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth and creamy.

4. Pour the Sauce 💧
   Generously pour the creamy herb sauce over the veggies, making sure everything gets a nice coating.

5. Optional Cheese Layer 🧀
   If using vegan cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top for a golden, melty finish.

6. Bake ⏲️
   Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until the veggies are tender and slightly golden on top.

7. Serve and Enjoy! 🍽️
   Let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired!

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Add Protein: Toss in some cooked chickpeas or tofu cubes before baking for a full meal! 🍲

• Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for a kick! 🔥

• Low-Fat Version: Swap coconut milk for unsweetened almond milk + 1 tbsp tahini for creaminess without the richness.

🧡 Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

• Calories: 180

• Protein: 6g

• Carbs: 16g

• Fat: 11g

• Fiber: 5g

This dish is vibrant, nourishing, and absolutely irresistible — just look at all those colors! 🌈✨ It’s guaranteed to brighten your table and make everyone ask for seconds. 🥰