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Vegan Broccoli Casserole – Easy cheezy!

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Winter is dragging on and I think we’re all still in need of hearty, warming dinners like this vegan broccoli casserole, to tide us over until spring has sprung once more!

This is comfort food, but at its healthiest – a vegan casserole recipe that will fill your belly with wholesome yummy goodness.

Vegan broccoli casserole: our latest and greatest casserole recipe

Not wishing to brag or anything but we think our vegan broccoli casserole is pretty much the best vegan casserole out there.

We were super proud of our vegetarian broccoli casserole, and our green bean casserole… but now we’ve trumped them all with this absolutely smashing vegan version!

Aside from being DELICIOUS, we are also proud to say that this is a very healthy broccoli casserole. The nutritional data speaks for itself.

1 serving contains: 14g protein and 9g fibre, only 3g sugar and 10g saturated fat. All in a neat 502 calorie package, the perfect amount of calories for a light but filling meal!

With nutritional content like that, this casserole would fit perfectly into one of our FREE vegan meal plans!

The ingredients for the vegan broccoli casserole are laid out including broccoli & nutritional yeast | Hurry The Food Up
A birds eye view of the vegan broccoli casserole prepared in its dish, uncooked ready to go in the oven | Hurry The Food Up

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What tastes like cheese, but isn’t cheese? Find out now!

What do we replace cream and cheese with in our easy broccoli casserole you ask? The answer is as simple as the dish: nutritional yeast and low fat coconut milk!

If you haven’t met nutritional yeast yet, then you’re in for a treat. It’s a vegan’s BEST friend!

Nutritional yeast (or nooch, as it is sometimes affectionately known as) is made of deactivated yeast flakes with a cheesy nutty flavour. It is basically pure nutrients with a delicious flavour and next to no calories or fat.

The cooked broccoli casserole is served in a casserole dish. One portion has been scooped onto a plate. | Hurry The Food Up

Keen on quinoa

Another key play in this healthy broccoli bake recipe is quinoa (healthy vegetarian quinoa recipes are to die for!). Quinoa is a vegan’s OTHER best friend, as it is a plant-based source of complete protein, among many other health benefits.

A broccoli and quinoa casserole like this one wouldn’t be the same without it, as quinoa is what provides the bulk of those 15g protein!

A bird’s eye view of the cooked vegan broccoli casserole in its casserole dish, on top of a tea towel. | Hurry The Food Up
Vegan Broccoli Casserole
5 from 3 votes
Looking for healthy comfort food options? This vegan broccoli casserole is hearty, filling & surprisingly light! Try it now!
Cuisine:American, British
Diet: dairy-free, egg-free, vegan
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Servings:2 servings
Calories:463kcal
Author: Abril Macías

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 C.
  • In a medium sized casserole dish add coconut milk, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic and onion powder, black pepper, chilli flakes, salt and stir until incorporated. Add uncooked quinoa, broccoli florets and cooked brown rice or chickpeas. Mix and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
    1 ½ cup low fat coconut milk, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp salt, 3 tbsp quinoa, 9 oz broccoli, 1 cup cooked brown rice or cooked chickpeas
  • Take the casserole out of the oven after 15 minutes of baking and mix everything together, distributing the ingredients homogeneously. It's likely the quinoa grains might be all in the bottom of the dish, we want to incorporate them to the rest of the casserole now that the liquid has thickened. Top the surface with panko and bake again for 10 minutes, or until the quinoa is fully cooked and the panko is golden brown.
    ⅓ cup panko
  • Serve casserole.

NOTES

Big on broccoli? Try some more yummy broccoli recipes!
Thick and Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
Mediterranean Style Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower
High Protein Low Carb Vegan Broccoli Salad
Creamy and Delicious Broccoli Pasta
Simple Salad Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Broccoli Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
463
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
1411
mg
61
%
Potassium
 
797
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
69
g
23
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
873
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
114
mg
138
%
Calcium
 
104
mg
10
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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2 comments
  1. 5 stars
    Quick, easy and delicious. I opt for light coconut milk, and use chickpeas to boost the protein content

    1. Ah, so good to read you liked the recipe, Elly!!