Keto Zucchini and Sausage Casserole
Tired of lettuce pretending to be dinner? Same. This keto zucchini and vegan sausage casserole brings sass, spice, and actual satisfaction. It’s cozy, hearty, and doesn’t ask you to chew like a rabbit. We’re talking savory faux meat, tender squash, and dairy-free creaminess baked into bubbling brilliance. Bonus? It won’t scare your scale or your digestive system. It’s comfort food without the food guilt. You get zucchini, flavor-packed “sausage,” and creamy goodness all living their best lives in one dish. Because you deserve flavor that slaps—without slapping your cholesterol into orbit.
Keto Zucchini and Sausage Casserole
A creamy, plant-based zucchini casserole loaded with savory vegan sausage, herbs, and a dairy-free cheese sauce—low in carbs, big on comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis sliced thin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup vegan sausage crumbles pre-cooked or store-bought
- ½ cup soaked cashews
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ cup vegan cheese shreds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat oil in skillet and sauté onion and garlic until golden.
- Add vegan sausage crumbles, cook 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Blend cashews, almond milk, lemon juice, yeast, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Toss sliced zucchini with sausage mix in a bowl.
- Add the cashew cream and mix gently to coat everything.
- Pour mixture into greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle vegan cheese on top because duh, cheese.
- Bake for 35 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Cool for 5 minutes and serve with sass and sparkle.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 265
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 16%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Calcium: 9%
- Vitamin B6: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Add crushed red pepper if you need extra heat to match your attitude.
- Don’t skip the soaking step for cashews unless you like gritty sauce.
- Feel free to throw in mushrooms, kale, or whatever’s wilting in your fridge.
- Top with fresh herbs to feel fancier than your ex’s new girlfriend.
- Leftovers reheat like a dream—if you even have any.
