Who says it has to be Thanksgiving to enjoy this delicious classic? Vegan Green Bean Casserole has everything you could possibly want in a good side dish. It takes less than an hour to make, it makes a lot of servings, and it’s full of an irresistible variety of flavors. The combination of tender mushrooms, crunchy onions, robust garlic, crisp green beans, and dairy-free sour cream and melty cheese makes for a culinary experience that will rock your tastebuds. Vegan Green Bean Casserole is a scrumptious, beloved side dish, and you should be able to enjoy it whenever you want!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 (8-ounce) carton mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups dairy-free sour cream
- browning sauce, optional, to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 (12-ounce) packages frozen cut green beans, thawed
- 4 cups dairy-free cheddar-flavored cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup dairy-free buttery spread, melted
- 1 cup butter crackers, crushed
- 1 cup crispy fried onions, coarsely chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil to the skillet.
Step 4 –Add the mushrooms and the onions to the skillet and sauté until they are tender.
Step 5 –Add the garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 6 –Add the sour cream, the browning sauce, the salt, and the pepper to the vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
Step 7 –Add the green beans and the cheese to the vegetable mixture and stir to coat.
Step 8 –Transfer the vegetable cheese mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Step 9 –In a small bowl, combine the buttery spread, the butter crackers, and the fried onions, and then sprinkle the cracker mixture on top of the casserole.
Step 10 –Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the top is golden-brown, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve.