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Vegan tater tot casserole baked in a circle ceramic dish

Vegan Tater Tot Casserole

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  • Author: Mikyla
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A healthier twist on classic comfort food, this vegan tater tot casserole is gluten-free, dairy-free, and meatless but that doesn’t mean it is lacking in flavor! This tater tot casserole with veggies is cheesy and delicious! 

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup coconut cream*
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 packages Strong Roots Broccoli and Purple Carrot Tots
  • 1/2 package of Impossible plant-based meat or 1 cup of chickpeas*
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth 
  • 1/2 cup of mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1/4 cup onions, chopped
  • 2 tsp. sriracha or spicy salsa
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 2 Tbsp. tapioca flour 
  • 1 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese 
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8th tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 
  2. Next, wash and chop all the veggies and set them aside. 
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large pan and then sautee 1/4 cup of onions until translucent and fragrant. Then add 1/2 cup of carrots, 1/2 cup of mushrooms, and 1/2 cup of celery to the pan.
  4. Next, add in the ground plant-based meat or protein source to the pan and spice it with 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika, 2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8th tsp. black pepper. While the protein is cooking combine the liquids in a medium bowl.
  5. Combine 1 cup coconut cream, 3/4 cup vegetable broth, 2 tsp. sriracha, and 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast, and set aside. 
  6. When the protein is nearly finished cooking pour the coconut cream mixture into the pan and bring to a simmer. 
  7. When it’s hot, whisk in 2 Tbsp. tapioca flour making sure there are no clumps. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and then remove from heat. 
  8. Transfer the creamy meat sauce to an oven-safe dish and sprinkle a layer of cheese over the top. Then layer on the tater tots.  
  9. Bake the casserole for 20-30 minutes or until the tops of the tots are crispy. 
  10. Allow cooling for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

The best way to separate the coconut cream from the coconut milk to place the can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight. The solid cream will rise to the top and then you can easily scoop it off. 

This recipe calls for a plant-based beef alternative but I also made it with chickpeas and that was delicious too! Feel free to substitute your favorite protein source and make this dish your own!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 large scoop
  • Calories: 280

Keywords: tater tot casserole, veggie casserole, hot dish, vegan dinner recipes

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