Keto Green Bean Beef Casserole
Yes, it says “beef,” but calm down, it’s vegan—no cows were emotionally or physically harmed in this casserole’s creation. This Keto Green Bean Beef Casserole is high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, and sassy enough to slap. It gives you comfort food realness with zero animal drama. Green beans stay crunchy, vegan beef brings the bite, and the sauce? Oh honey, it’s creamy, dreamy, and 100% cow-free. You’ll serve this, pretend it took forever, and watch meat-eaters question their life choices. It’s keto, plant-based, and still manages to feel illegal. Get ready to break casseroles—not hearts.
Keto Green Bean Beef Casserole
A bold, savory vegan casserole made with green beans, plant-based beef, and rich keto sauce—no moo, no mess, all flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans trimmed and sassy
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced for drama
- 1 ½ cups vegan ground beef substitute crumbled like your patience
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder no clumps, please
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce low sodium if you’re feeling saintly
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup vegan shredded cheese optional, but why not?
- ½ cup crispy fried onions yes, vegan and glorious
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and try not to burn yourself—again.
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 4 minutes, then toss them into an ice bath like a spa diva.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until the house smells like you’re winning at life.
- Add vegan beef. Cook 5–6 minutes until browned and delicious. Toss in soy sauce and paprika for bonus sass.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk almond milk, arrowroot, salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly suspicious-looking.
- Pour the mixture into the skillet. Stir until thick and glossy like vegan dreams.
- Fold in green beans and mix gently—treat them like they’re emotionally delicate.
- Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle with vegan cheese if desired.
- Top with crispy onions like you’re decorating a casserole runway.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly, golden, and ready to make you feel smug.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Vitamin K: 30%
- Calcium: 11%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use coconut milk for creamier vibes, or keep it almond-light and breezy.
- Add chopped mushrooms for extra umami—your tastebuds will thank you.
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast for that nutty “cheesy” kiss of flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for that crispy top again—because microwave sadness is not the move.
- Pair with cauliflower mash or nothing at all—you’re already winning
