Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Thanksgiving Special)
About Creamy Broccoli Casserole (Thanksgiving Special)
Creamy Cheesy casseroles are just perfect for feeding a crowd. Even when the guests happen to vegan. This creamy broccoli casserole topped with a nice crusty layer of bread crumbs is the answer to your Thanksgiving meal woes. It does not call for too many ingredients plus any leftover sauce/veggies can go into a hearty pasta dish for your next meal.
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Recipe Time & More
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 cup chickpeas (canned/boiled )
- 1 onion (small, red )
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp mustard sauce
- 1/2 tsp lime juice
Other ingredients
- 1 broccoli (cut into small florets)
- 1 sweet potato (sliced)
- 1 cup bread crumbs (toasted )
- 2-3 tbsp onions (fried )
- herbs (dried, rosemary, thyme, Italian basil, oregano)
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup zucchini (sliced )
- 1 cup pasta (cooked, optional)
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Instructions
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a wok. Add the chopped onions and garlic. Fry till onions start to caramelize.
- Remove from the wok and transfer to a blender along with chickpeas, paprika, half of the broth, mustard sauce and lime juice. Blend into a smooth paste. Add more broth and blend till you get the consistency of a thin sauce .
- Spread the sliced sweet potato, zucchini and broccoli florets on a baking sheet and put in a preheated oven ( 175 C ) for 10 mins.
- Take a baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the baked vegetables . Add a few pieces of pasta. Sprinkle some fried onions. Pour the cheesy vegan sauce over it. Repeat the above step. Pour a little extra sauce for the top layer.
- Mix the bread crumbs with some olive oil, salt and dried herbs. Spread over the casserole. Cover the dish with an aluminium foil .
- Put in the pre-heated oven. Bake for 50 mins.
- Remove the foil. Bake for another 10 mins till you get a nice brown crust.
- Remove from oven and let it sit for 15 mins before serving.
Recipe Notes
- One can use the regular potatoes in place of sweet potatoes.
- If you want to avoid the starch, go for other vegetables like zucchini, green peas, spinach, etc.
- Potatoes tend to absorb quite a bit of liquid. Hence the sauce should be thin else the casserole will turn chalky.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 976mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 9166IU | Vitamin C: 144mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 4mg
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Absolutely mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing.
This is wonderful! Can’t wait to taste it.
This is so tempting! Can’t wait to cook it.