Recipe Round-Up: Vegan Casseroles

Several years ago, I tested for Vegan Casseroles a casserole inspired cookbook by Julie Hasson. Even though I made a heap of recipes during the testing process, I realised I haven't actually done a round up post for it yet! In fact, I have only shared a review of one recipe here as part of a MoFo prompt. To rectify, here is my first round up post for it! The book is divided into different types of casseroles: appetiser casseroles, dutch-oven and skillet (aka stove top) casseroles, old favourites, pasta casseroles, vegetable casseroles, dessert casseroles, and a chapter for sauces, toppings, and basics. Please enjoy some of the things I have made!

Aloo Gobi: This is a stove top casserole, and very easy to make. Cauliflower, potato, and onion are simmered with spices and tomatoes (the recipe says to use one cup of tinned tomatoes, I just used a whole tin and it was all good). I left out the jalapenos from this, and served over brown rice and spinach with some chutney.
Rating: :)



Moroccan Vegetable Stew: Another one made on the stove, this was delicious with a lot of fabulous flavours. Carrot, sweet potato, turnip, tomatoes, zucchini, chickpeas, quinoa, and raisins make this a full meal. And a big one, I got six serves out of this. This was Dad approved! I also added some frozen peas to the mix, because why not?
Rating: :D



Baby Greens with Cashew Cream Sauce: Creamed greens are not something I grew up with, but are something I have come to enjoy thanks to my cookbooks. I made this one Christmas, and it was a nice addition to the table. This falls under a stove top casserole, though is one of the least casserole like things, but it is still tasty! The sauce is rich and lovely. I used kale for my greens, but I couldn't find baby kale, it just needed a bit longer to cook down but was lovely.
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Nacho Tots Casserole: Everything about this recipe title sounds great, right? And it is! Thawed potato gems/tater tots are mixed with a Nacho Cheesy Sauce (another one from the sauces chapter) plus some other stuff, then baked and loaded with whatever your heart desires. I topped mine with a bit of cheese as well before baking, and then loaded them up with avocado, tomato, and bacon bits for serving.
Rating: :)



Creamy Rice and Dill Casserole: This requires a couple of pre-made recipes from the sauces and extras chapters: The white wine variation of a cashew-based Almost Alfredo Sauce, and some Chicken-Style Soy Curls. Thanks to my US stash of soy curls, I could do this without subs. Cooked rice is mixed with the above, as well as with spinach, lemon, and dill. I added extra dill, as is my desire. Served with some steamed broccoli.
Rating: :)



Bean and Rice Casserole with Salsa Fresca: Another batch of the Nacho Cheesy Sauce, mixed with some cooked rice, and tinned pinto beans. This recipe was so quick and easy to make. It is topped with some crushed tortilla chips, but would also make a great nacho topping in reverse! It is topped with some homemade Salsa Fresca, which uses tinned tomatoes (fire roasted if you have them) mixed with coriander, lime juice, and smoked paprika. I left out the jalapeno, and also just used a very small amount of onion in it as well. It was a great fresh addition to the casserole. I also added some avocado on top as well.
Rating: Casserole :), Salsa Fresca: :)



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