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Vegan Broccoli Casserole

Make this cheesy vegan broccoli casserole for a family dinner or even a weeknight meal side dish. The simple list of ingredients come together quickly.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 230kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅕ teaspoon ground tumeric
  • 2 cups soy milk (see notes)
  • 2 cups vegan cheddar shreds
  • 3 tablespoons vegan cream cheese
  • 12 oz pacakge frozen broccoli florets and pieces (see notes)
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • salt and pepper to taste
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onions and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Then, stir in the flour, garlic, mustard powder, turmeric, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
    Vegan milk is being poured into a skillet with cooked onions and flour.
  • Pour in the milk, cheddar shreds, and cream cheese. Stir this together over medium heat and bring it to a simmer. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
    Cheese is being poured into a skillet with a creamy mixture in it.
  • Taste test: Taste the cheese sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • For frozen broccoli: set it out to let it thaw slightly.
    For fresh broccoli: add bite-size broccoli florets and pieces to boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until just becoming tender. It will cook more as it bakes. Remove it from heat and pour it over a colander in the sink to drain the water. Be careful because the water will be hot.
  • Portion out 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce mixture. Pour the cooked rice and broccoli in with the remaining cheese sauce and stir it together. Transfer it to a casserole dish. Drizzle the reserved sauce over the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown around the edges. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
    A skillet is full of vegan broccoli rice and cheese mixture.

Notes

 
Substitutions for Cooked Rice:

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg