25g Protein Holiday Casserole Recipe
This 25g protein holiday casserole arrives festive, reliable, and emotionally supportive.
Creamy layers feel comforting, vegetables behave beautifully, and protein pulls real responsibility.
Serve this when celebrations demand substance, not polite nibbling.
25g Protein Holiday Casserole Recipe
A hearty, high-protein vegan holiday casserole layered with vegetables, plant protein, and creamy sauce, built for festive meals.
Ingredients
For the Casserole Base
- Firm tofu crumbled: 200 g
- Cooked lentils: 1 cup
- Green beans chopped: 1 cup
- Mushrooms sliced: 1 cup
- Onion diced: ½ cup
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
For the Creamy Sauce
- Unsweetened soy milk: 1 cup
- Cashew butter: 2 tbsp
- Nutritional yeast: 2 tbsp
- Cornstarch: 1 tbsp
- Garlic powder: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
For the Topping
- Rolled oats: ¼ cup
- Breadcrumbs vegan: ¼ cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C and lightly grease the baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and mushrooms until soft.
- Add tofu, lentils, and green beans, stirring for 3 minutes.
- Whisk soy milk, cashew butter, yeast, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour sauce into the pan and cook until thickened.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle oats and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Total Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 25 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 32%
- Zinc: 26%
- Magnesium: 24%
- Potassium: 28%
- Vitamin B6: 18%
Additional Notes / Tips
Add crispy onions for drama, rest before serving for clean slices, or enjoy knowing this casserole carries the holiday emotionally.
