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    Creamy Vegetable Casserole with Crispy French Fried Onions

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    By Alisa Fleming on December 6, 2022 Dairy-Free Recipes, Entrees, Sides

    This dairy-free vegetable casserole is like a green bean casserole on steroids. It contains a delicious medley of healthy produce, baked in a creamy dairy-free sauce, and topped with those wonderful French fried onions. It’s a comforting side that suits both holidays and winter weekend meals.

    Creamy Dairy-Free Vegetable Casserole Recipe topped with crispy French fried onions! Plant-based, healthy, vegan, optionally gluten-free and allergy-friendly!

    Dairy-Free Vegetable Casserole with Creamy, Crunchy, and Healthy all in One

    This nutritious dish was created by the chefs at Dole for their ‘Healthier by Dole’ recipe campaign. It’s led by Melanie Marcus, RD, MA and focuses on alternative and plant-based options that everyone can enjoy! In addition to the recipe, we have some FAQs and tips for this creamy dairy-free vegetable casserole.

    What Kind of Coconut Milk Should I Use?

    Full fat canned coconut milk will produce the richest, creamiest results. Go ahead and shake the can – you’re using all of the contents. For a lighter dish, you can use lite canned coconut milk. But if you want to use coconut milk beverage (the drinkable version in cartons), you’re going to want to use one of the Options at the bottom of the recipe.

    How Can I Make this Dairy-Free Vegetable Casserole Coconut-Free, too?

    We have you covered! See the Options at the bottom of the recipe. It includes coconut-free options, too. You can use your favorite dairy-free, coconut-free milk beverage with Country Crock or our Heavy Cashew Cream. Alternatively, use our Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe for the filling!

    Are French’s Crispy Fried Onions Dairy Free?

    Believe it or not, French’s Fried Onions are dairy-free by ingredients! Most generic versions are, too. You can even buy gluten-free crispy fried onions, or make your own gluten-free dairy-free French fried onions.

    Can I Use Other Vegetables or Omit Some?

    Of course! For the baby arugula, substitute spinach or kale (or even omit!). For the chunkier vegetables, feel free to swap in what you have on hand or what  you prefer. It’s a flexible recipe. You can even use frozen vegetables, if you wish!

    Creamy Dairy-Free Vegetable Casserole Recipe topped with crispy French fried onions! Plant-based, healthy, vegan, optionally gluten-free and allergy-friendly!

    Special Diet Notes: Dairy-Free Vegetable Casserole

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. Just be sure to choose the fried onions and liquids that suit your dietary needs.

    For a gluten-free, dairy-free vegetable casserole, use your favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for making soups and sauces. You’ll also need to use gluten-free French fried onions.

    Dairy-Free Vegetable Casserole
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    40 mins
    Total time
    55 mins
     
    French fried onions add that touch of indulgence and crispy crunch to balance this healthy, creamy, and delicious casserole.
    Author: Dole
    Recipe type: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 10 cups
    Ingredients
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
    • ½ yellow onion, peeled and chopped
    • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
    • ½ pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
    • 1 cup small cauliflower florets
    • 1 (8-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup packed baby arugula
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup vegetable stock
    • 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk (see Options below)
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 (6-ounce) container crispy fried onions
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrot and onion, and sauté for 3 minutes, or until crisp tender. Add the green beans, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, and sauté for 3 minutes. Then add the mushrooms, and sauté for 3 minute. And add the arugula, and cook for 2 minutes, or until the leaves are welted.
    3. Add the lemon juice to your vegetables, and cook for 1 minute, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add the flour and stir as it cooks for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the stock until the flour is combined and the sauce is smooth. Cook, for 2 minutes, while stirring, until thickened. Stir in the coconut milk, salt, and pepper, and cook while stirring for 3 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened.
    4. Spread the vegetable mixture into your prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the top with the crispy fried onions.
    5. Bake the casserole for 20 minutes or until it is heated through and the top is golden brown.
    6. Makes about 10 cups.
    Notes
    Options: You can use regular canned coconut milk for richer, or lite canned coconut milk for saucier. Or, instead of the coconut milk, you can use 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk beverage + ¾ cup dairy-free heavy cream alternative. Look for coconut cream, brands like Silk, Country Crock, or Califia Farms, or make your own Heavy Cashew Cream.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 192 Fat: 12.6g Saturated fat: 6.7g Carbohydrates: 16.5g Sugar: 2.2g Sodium: 398mg Fiber: 2.5g Protein: 2.8g
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    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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