Vegan Green Bean Casserole Thanksgiving Recipe
A creamy, vegan-friendly casserole featuring green beans, coconut cream, and crispy fried onions—perfect for your guilt-free Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen green beans
- 1 can 10.5 oz coconut cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 cup fried onions for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together coconut cream, almond milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the beans: Stir in the green beans, coating them evenly with the sauce.
- Assemble: Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Top with onions: Sprinkle fried onions on top for that crispy, golden finish.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving to avoid burning your tongue on the creamy goodness.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin K: 25%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For extra flavor, add some nutritional yeast for a cheesy kick.
- Make it ahead and pop it in the oven right before dinner to save time.
- You can swap coconut cream with any plant-based cream for a slightly different taste.
- Don’t skip the crispy onions—they’re the real MVP of this dish!
- If you don’t have fried onions, crispy breadcrumbs work just as well for crunch.