🌱 Vegan Spinach & Potato Casserole
A comforting, cheesy, and nutritious baked dish that’s perfect for meal prep or a family dinner!
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🕒 Cook Time: 40 mins
🍽 Servings: 6
🛒 Ingredients
🔹 For the Casserole:
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3 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 🥔
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 🌿
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1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
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2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
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1 ½ cups unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond works best) 🥛
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2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter 🧈
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2 tbsp nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor) 🧀✨
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1 tsp turmeric (for color) 🌞
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1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶
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1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
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Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
🔹 Vegan Cheese Sauce:
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1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 4 hours or boiled for 10 mins) 🌰
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½ cup water
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2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
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1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
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½ tsp onion powder 🧅
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½ tsp mustard (Dijon works best) 🌭
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½ tsp salt 🧂
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½ cup shredded vegan cheese (optional, for extra creaminess) 🧀
🔹 Crispy Topping (Optional):
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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¼ cup grated vegan cheese
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1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the vegan cheese sauce: Blend cashews, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, and salt until smooth. If using, stir in shredded vegan cheese.
3️⃣ Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 3 mins). Add spinach and cook until wilted.
4️⃣ Assemble the casserole:
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Spread a layer of sliced potatoes in the dish.
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Pour some cheese sauce over the potatoes.
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Add a layer of sautéed spinach mixture.
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Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
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Pour plant milk evenly over the top.
5️⃣ Add crispy topping (optional): Mix breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and olive oil; sprinkle over the casserole.
6️⃣ Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
7️⃣ Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious vegan casserole! 😋✨
🥦 Nutritional Information (per serving)
(Approximate values, will vary based on ingredients used)
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Calories: 280
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Protein: 8g
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Carbs: 35g
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Fats: 12g
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Fiber: 5g
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Calcium: 100mg
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Iron: 3mg
🌟 Tips & Variations
✔ Gluten-Free? Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or omit them.
✔ No Cashews? Use sunflower seeds or silken tofu instead.
✔ Extra Cheesy? Add more shredded vegan cheese or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast before baking.
✔ Want More Protein? Add cooked lentils or chickpeas to the spinach layer.
