Creamy Vegan Lentil Casserole Recipe
Craving comfort food but want to stay vegan and fabulous? This creamy lentil casserole delivers rich, cozy vibes without dairy guilt.
It blends tender lentils with luscious plant-based cream and veggies, making your taste buds sing while your conscience stays clear.
This dish’s flavor punches harder than your morning espresso, yet it’s easier to make than your last online dating profile update.
If you want dinner that says, “I care about myself” but also “I’m too busy for complicated,” this casserole’s your new BFF.
Bonus: leftovers taste even better, because self-love means seconds.
Creamy Vegan Lentil Casserole Recipe
A creamy, savory vegan casserole packed with lentils, wholesome veggies, and dairy-free goodness for an indulgent yet healthy meal.
Ingredients
- Cooked brown lentils – 2 cups
- Unsweetened plant-based cream – 1 cup
- Onion chopped – 1 medium
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Mushrooms sliced – 1 cup
- Carrot diced – 1 medium
- Celery stalk diced – 1
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Nutritional yeast – 3 tablespoons
- Vegetable broth – 1 cup
- Fresh thyme – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Bread crumbs vegan – ½ cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and mushrooms in olive oil until soft, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, nutritional yeast, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in plant-based cream and vegetable broth; simmer 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Transfer mixture to casserole dish, sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
🧮 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
💊 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 25%
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Calcium: 10%
- Folate: 20%
📝 Additional Notes/Tips
- Swap mushrooms for zucchini if you prefer a lighter texture.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for smoky depth.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully — bonus for lazy nights.
- Use gluten-free bread crumbs if you’re fancy like that.
- Nutritional yeast adds cheesy flavor without dairy drama.
