Keto Beef and Spinach Casserole
A vegan-friendly, keto-inspired casserole featuring plant-based beef, sautéed spinach, dairy-free cheese, and flavorful herbs, baked to golden, bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups vegan ground beef
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ cup shredded vegan cheese
- Optional topping: crushed red pepper chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Light a candle so it looks like you’re hosting a Pinterest-worthy dinner.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant—about 2 minutes.
- Add vegan beef to skillet and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up like your last situationship.
- Toss in chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Taste it. Taste it again. Now stop.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish like you’ve done this a hundred times.
- Top with vegan cheese and bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes unless you're into molten lava tongue.
- Garnish with parsley or crushed red pepper if you feel extra.
- Serve hot and tell everyone it took hours (we won’t snitch).
Notes
🔍 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 18%
- Vitamin A: 45%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Magnesium: 10%
💡 Flavor Boosting Tips
- Mix in a pinch of nutmeg for an earthy twist—yes, really.
- Add nutritional yeast if you want more cheesy depth.
- Drizzle hot sauce before serving if you like your dinner with a side of drama.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 days—if it lasts that long.
- Pair with a glass of dry rosé and your favorite reality TV show.