These vegetarian Thanksgiving casseroles are so delicious, you won’t even notice the turkey on the table. Add 2 cups of cream, salt, and pepper; and cook until it thickens up slightly (about 3 minutes). Potatoes…..hahaha! Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and distribute … The “onions” are already in it … *. Try mushrooms, or just skip the eggplant and zucchini. But now for the crust. Rub the garlic all over either the cast iron skillet or casserole dish and smear with 2 tablespoon of butter (9 inches round or 8x8 inches square); Then remove the foil and bake it for another 10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. I’d then suggest to make the sauce a bit more liquid and double the baking time. Suggestions on replacing the eggplant and zucchini? Add the leeks and thyme, season with salt and … Rub a separate cast iron skillet or casserole dish with garlic and spread with 2 tablespoons of butter. I’m Florian, the guy behind Contentedness Cooking. Vegan Squash, Leek & Sausage Pie in butternut squash , cabbage , casserole , pie , sausages , squash , vegan sausages - Post a Comment Squash and leek sausage bake is a hearty winter pie topped with cabbage and mashed potatoes, then baked until golden. This looks and sounds amazing, Florian! So unique using the macadamia nuts in with the breadcrumbs! This casserole is the perfect solution. Something with a little crunch and punch. It’s better suited to making Mac’n’Cheese I think. This sounds delicious! My Vegan Potato Casserole recipe brings a fresh vegan twist to a classic. Hope that helps. Throw in the herbs and nutmeg then pour in the soya milk, all the while stirring continuously. To prepare the Crunchy Macadamia Topping, place bread crumbs and macadamias in a food processor and blend until a crumble forms. I like that crunchy looking top! You can prepare them in advance and done right are incredibly delicious and fit to the occasion. One of the remarkable things about this savory potato and leek galette is that it looks fancy, yet the ingredients are simple and inexpensive. We just made this casserole! What makes a good meal? From my experience, a nut-based milk just needs a bit more starch because it does not thicken as well as the coconut milk (stirred up, not just the heavy part). Or maybe a bit more exotic? I didn’t mind the extra steps because they are super easy. Please also acknowledge our Terms & Conditions & User Agreement. Which nut should I choose? Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, partially covered. Vegan Potato Casserole features potatoes and leeks baked up in a dreamy, creamy, oil free vegan cheddar cheese sauce—made with your choice of cashews or chickpeas. It is a full fresh vegetable bake on its own and comes with a savory oil-free sauce that is easy to make. It’s got a homemade, oil free vegan … Going vegan has never been easier or tasted so good! A real highlight of the Vegan Potato Casserole is the crunch on top of it, made from macadamias and gluten free breadcrumbs. Great pics and I’m glad that this was such a hit for you. You only want them just about to be soft. Could probably use broccoli, cauliflower, green beans? Melt 1 tsp vegan butter and lightly fry to garlic. Then try the Moroccan Chickpea Lentil Potato Casserole you can see below. Hi! Spoon 2 Tbsp. Loving the vegan spin on this warm and hearty dish! This vegan potato leek soup is made with only 6 ingredients (plus a few basics). Thank you! Well, you can do that with these too! Your pics are so bright and inviting and I can almost smell the potatoes! • Slice the potatoes and sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Heat 4 tbsp.olive oil in a 25 cm casserole/ pan, add the sliced leek & saute 3-4 minutes, then add in the chopped celery root, vegetable stock, potatoes & salt. In the meantime, prepare the sauce. Arrange another one-third sweet potato slices over leeks; top with remaining leeks, followed by remaining sweet potatoes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more, until mushrooms are tender. The impression I got was that unless it took half the day to prepare, the dinner was not adequate for the occasion. 2 pounds russet potatoes 1/8 inch sliced and parboiled (about 3 potatoes) 1 leek 1/8 inch sliced (reserve some slices for garnish, if desired) 2 cloves garlic peeled, smashed and finely minced ; Cheddar 'Cheese' Sauce (about 1 1/2 cups) This is great and I love that mac-crunch! Peel the potatoes (Russet potatoes work great, but yellow are fine too). Arrange one-third sweet potato slices over bottom of prepared pan, overlapping slightly. The success of this vegan cauliflower bake depends on the white sauce. Spread half of leek mixture on top. Wash and cut the vegetables into slices. Just check it out using the search bar. One of the types of dishes that always worked well were casseroles. I’m all into this, are you too? There are way more ways to give a vegan potato casserole even more exciting twists. They are budget friendly and perfect for meal prep. Vegan Cheesy Potato Casserole. Or a better question might be, what is a good meal for a family dinner? Filed Under: All Recipes, Casserole Recipes Tagged With: dinner, lunch, meal prep. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 😀. of the leek mixture on top. This hearty, vegan leek stew with potato dumplings is a delicious, quick and easy to make healthy dinner idea. Hi Jeff! thanks appreciate the answers and the time!! Place the first layer of potatoes down; cover with a third of leek/cream mixture, and top with a half cup of Gruyere. How to make vegan potato leek soup. Sauté leeks for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. The downside to eating this is, it… Using either a knife or mandolin, cut the potatoes into thin slices. Will the veggies get too soggy sitting in the sauce for that long? It gets its creaminess from the Vegan Sour Cream and Parmesan Cheese which goes perfectly with the Winter Veggies. But I don’t see why it can’t be good and take much less effort at the same time. This vegan Potato, Leek & White Bean Soup is brimming with hearty vegetables and protein rich beans. I just used cabbage, sweet onions, sweet pepper. Hi Dee! In a medium saucepan, bring cream, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, many grinds of black pepper, garlic, and thyme to a simmer, stirring to ensure the salt dissolves. And for this casserole, two things needed to be taken care of: first the sauce, second the crust. This side dish is made based on Julia Child's Potato Dauphinois Gratin but has a twist of the addition of sautéed leeks and resembles in taste the famous Potato Leek Soup; This casserole is full of flavor with garlic, cream, Gruyere cheese, and thyme. I haven’t tried that before, but I would say why not. Potato Brussel Sprouts & Leek Bake This is a super creamy and comforting Casserole or Bake. Now, I really love this. Browse hundreds of tried-and-true vegan recipes that are full-flavored, comforting and easy-to-make. (If you haven’t checked those out, now is the time!). Prepare the potato starch with a bit of water (see manufacturer's instructions) and carefully whisk into the boiling sauce. Thanks so much for this! In some ways, I have been trying to ‘veganize’ several classical dishes, like my Vegan Shepherd’s Pie, Vegan Hoppin’ John, or Vegan Blueberry Cobbler. • Arrange a layer of the potatoes on the bottom of the casserole dish and season with the salt and pepper. Trim and cut the leeks in half inches squares (cut the leeks lengthwise twice, first in half, then in quarters and then chop); Place the leeks in a bowl of water to remove all the sand; Scoop them out with a slotted spoon from the top and place on the paper towel to remove extra water; In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter; Add leeks and sauté them until soft, stirring often for about 10 minutes; Using either mandolin or sharp small knife cut the potatoes in 1/8 inch slices; Spread the first layer of potatoes at the bottom of the dish; Sprinkle with salt, pepper, 1/2 cup of cheese and 1/3 of thyme; Repeat the process with two more layers and use all the remaining cheese on top; Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 40 minutes in preheated oven to 350 F; 1. Let me know how it goes. Hi Laura! I love this, you can never go wrong with a pan of amazing potatoes! Repeat process with two more layers and all remaining cheese. Everyone loved it! Mash the vegetables using a food mill & transfer the soup back to the casserole… Begin with half the vegetables, then half the potatoes. It was excellent. Required fields are marked *. Andalusian Gazpacho - Classic Spanish Recipe, Chicken Chasseur (French Hunter's Chicken), Buffalo turkey lettuce wraps with carrot celery slaw, Mushroom Pesto Toasts with Fontina Cheese, (See note 1), peeled and cut into 1/8 inch slices. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the potatoes are soft and cooked. Add about half of the sauce and repeat. Yum! I especially like gorgeous macadamia nut topping! It can be served as a perfect side dish for any Holidays or other gatherings. Combine leeks, margarine, garlic, 2 teaspoons oregano, 2 teaspoons rosemary, salt, and pepper in … Definitely my kind of dish! So many great ingredients! Borscht (Barszcz Czerwony) – Authentic Polish Recipe, Slow Cooker Turkey Breast – Easy Crockpot Recipe, Butternut Squash Beef Stew with Cinnamon & Pomegranates, Chicken Provencal with Shallots and Garlic, Authentic Polish Pierogi with Potatoes and Cheese (Pierogi Ruskie), Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Garlic & Herbs + VIDEO. Potato casserole with all my favorite things! Requiring only a few simple ingredients, it’s a delicious blend of flavors and is ready in about 30 minutes! Finally top with the Crunchy Macadamia mix. It’s just like you remember- creamy mashed sweet potato topped with a sweet and crunchy pecan crust. And if you're still not convinced to try team chunky, then you'll love my creamy vegan potato leek soup recipe! Layers of cheesy vegan béchamel sauce, thin sliced Creamer potatoes, and sliced broccoli florets, all topped off with a toasty, herb and garlic bread crumb topping. Add cream, garlic and bay leaf to the skillet, scraping up browned bits of leeks from the bottom of … So, canned milk -? This post was … This looks absolutely amazing. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top browns. Would I try it? So warming and comforting. Thankd. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. What makes a good dinner? The sauce should now being to set. It would be perfect as a Holiday side dish but also very hearty to be served on its own. Season with pressed garlic, salt and pepper. Possibilities are endless! Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. I love the sound of the sauce. The Vegan Potato Casserole then bakes for about 20 minutes until the top gets golden-brown. Should I have used condensed coconut milk? I was lucky to stumble across this article by Food Matters about “10 Fascinating Health Benefits of Macadamias“, some of my most favorite nuts. 🙂. I combined Macadamia nuts and gluten free breadcrumbs in a blender and processed them until I got a sort of crumble. If you’ve ever loved au gratin potatoes, I think you’ll be over the moon for this cheesy potato casserole. Bake, covered, for 40; then remove foil and bake for another 10 – until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Thanks so much for your fantastic feedback and sharing, Amy! Ingredients. Enjoy insanely delicious vegan and gluten free food for everyone. Repeat the process with the sweet potatoes. But I wanted something more inspiring. Sure I could just have grabbed some of the vegan cheeses. Season with a little salt and pepper and pre-roast the veggie in the oven for 10 minutes. When I made this casserole, I decided to pre-cook the potatoes and pre-roast the vegetables (bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant). Love that nutty topping too! 2. the recipe actually wants you to use canned coconut milk, stirred up or just the heavy fat part? This sounds really delicious!! I am sorry, not sure I totally understood the answer. Wow, such an approachable vegan casserole, and much healthier than the typical casserole dish. They were delicious! What a fantastic recipe! Looks like a great casserole for a pot luck, too. Bring slowly to a boil. I hope you’ll find lots of more recipes to try. Hi Bernadette! Potato & Leek Casserole Makes Great Leftovers. My Vegan Potato Casserole recipe brings a fresh vegan twist to a classic. I used cashew milk instead of coconut because I was out of it, and I used pistachios in place of the macadamia nuts. But then you should better slice the potatoes very thin. Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework, Recipe developer, photographer and the writer behind the Eating European food blog of European and Mediterranean healthy and delicious recipes. Your email address will not be published. You could use a bit of flour until you reach the desired texture and consistency. The first few months of being vegan, I wanted to recreate a white sauce that I liked for dishes like this leek and mushroom pasta. or coconut milk alternative?? Sure you want to have some festive touch to it most of the times but is that really what counts? Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and distribute the slices. Hi Tee! I love to cook too but there are times I’d rather spend time with people than my stove. That is why I mentioned increasing the starch. Thank you for enthusiastically sharing your recipe. Copyright © Florian Nouh and Contentedness Cooking, 2020. So much better than the butter and cheese loaded potato casseroles that we all know so well. Potato Leek Casserole This side dish is made based on Julia Child's Potato Dauphinois Gratin but has a twist of the addition of sautéed leeks and resembles in taste the famous Potato Leek Soup; This casserole is full of flavor with garlic, cream, Gruyere cheese, and thyme. I haven’t tried that before, but I would say why not. I really liked it, but I found the sauce a little thin. Let the dish cool off for ten minutes before serving. I will give you many more easy and delicious ides there. But that seemed a bit too… well, cheesy. My shopping options are limited in the remote area where I live. It can go perfectly on it’s own or as a side dish. Drizzle broth over dish. What a brilliant idea 🙂. vegan gluten-free customizable full of greens flavorful + cheesy great for meal prep easy to make. I made a test run of this yesterday. Sue, my guess is that he means an entire can of well-stirred coconut milk. If I’m pre-making this for someone and they won’t be eating it for maybe 24h after I make it,, if I put the whole bake together, sauce and all, but don’t do the final step of putting the crumb on and putting it in the oven, will that be okay? That sounds delicious with cashew milk and pistachios, yum. It's rich, decadent and elegant at the same time. 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