Description
This Vegan Potato Broccoli Casserole is a comforting and flavorful plant-based dish featuring tender potatoes and broccoli coated in a creamy, herb-infused sauce made with dairy-free cooking cream, vegan butter, and nutritional yeast. Baked to perfection with a melted vegan cheese topping, it’s a perfect hearty meal for vegans and anyone seeking a delicious dairy-free casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2.2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized cubes
- 17.6 oz broccoli, washed and chopped into small florets
Herbs and Spices
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1 cup dairy-free cooking cream
- 3.5 oz vegan butter or margarine
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 6 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping
- 1 cup vegan grated cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 356 ºF (180 ºC) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare the vegetables: Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes. Wash the broccoli thoroughly and chop into small florets.
- Cook potatoes and broccoli lightly: In a large pot, combine the dairy-free cooking cream with dried rosemary, oregano, thyme, paprika, pressed garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring this mixture to a boil. Add the potatoes and broccoli, stir well, cover with a lid, and cook for 2 minutes. Afterward, transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Make the sauce: Melt vegan butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and sauté for a few seconds until the mixture turns lightly golden. Gradually add the vegetable broth while stirring, then stir in the nutritional yeast flakes. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine sauce and vegetables: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the potatoes and broccoli in the baking dish. Toss gently to coat all the pieces well.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. After this initial baking, sprinkle the vegan grated cheese evenly on top. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the potatoes are tender.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the casserole from the oven, let it cool slightly, then serve warm for a delicious and comforting vegan meal.
Notes
- Use a variety of dairy-free cooking cream such as oat or soy-based for best flavor.
- Ensure to press the garlic to release more flavor into the sauce.
- You can substitute the vegan grated cheese with your favorite plant-based cheese alternative.
- This casserole works well as a side or a main dish and pairs nicely with fresh salads.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 47 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: vegan casserole, potato broccoli casserole, dairy-free casserole, plant-based recipe, vegan comfort food
