This ultra creamy Vegan Green Bean Casserole is a wholesome take on the classic but is so decadent that you'll never guess it's dairy free (gluten free option)!
I love Thanksgiving!!!
The food, the family...everything about it. Growing up, Thanksgiving was about eating three servings of Aunt Dee's chocolate pecan pie, endless plates of Grandma's sweet potato casserole with toasted marshmallows, and heaps on heaps of classic green bean casserole---french fried onions and all, baby!
And guess what? It still is!
My parents always did most of the Thanksgiving cooking since I was always so busy with school and work. But now that I'm a big girl who'll be hosting my own turkey day before I know it, I decided it was time to buckle down and conquer the casserole.
'Tis a very important casserole! Some people loathe it...but I'm obsessed.
Cream, crunchy, savory goodness. And hey, it's a vegetable!
The magic is in the cashews!
So let's talk about this Healthy Vegan Green Bean Casserole. The secret is the cashews!
Soaking them and then blending them with water creates this insanely thick and creamy addition that transforms the mushroom mixture into decadent heaven.
So thiccccckkkkk.
For the onion topping, I was inspired by Alton Brown's Best Ever Green Bean Casserole. The onions are tossed with breadcrumbs and flour and baked in the oven until nice and crispy.
Layers and layers of texture, my friends.
Winner winner chickpea dinner.
Casserole, conquered.
I'm kind of sort of super duper proud of this Healthy Vegan Green Bean Casserole recipe. I hope you adore it as much as I do!
More amazing Thanksgiving recipes:
- Spinach Mushroom Herb Stuffing
- Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
- Pumpkin Pie Bars
- Favorite Cranberry Orange Sauce
- Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash, Walnuts, and Pomegranate
Healthy Green Bean Casserole
- Prep Time: 40 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
- Yield: 8-10 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
This ultra creamy Vegan Green Bean Casserole is a wholesome take on the classic but is so decadent that you'll never guess it's dairy and gluten free!
Ingredients
- Heaping ½ cup raw cashews, soaked for 30 minutes or overnight
- ½ cup water
- 3 medium onions, divided
- 3 tbsp whole grain bread crumbs (sub certified GF bread crumbs if necessary)
- 3 tbsp flour (sub certified GF flour if necessary)
- 2 ¼ tsp fine sea salt (divided)
- 2 lbs frozen cut green beans
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (8oz) packages sliced mushrooms, chopped
- Pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (sub tamari for gluten-free)
- ¼ cup dry white wine (I used chardonnay)
- Lots of freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 inch or 3qt baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Place cashews in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside to soak for 30 minutes or overnight. (If you have a nutribullet or high speed blender, 10 minutes of soaking is fine.)
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 475F and spray a baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Thinly slice two of the onions and dice one onion, setting aside the diced one for later. Combine two sliced onions with bread crumbs, flour and ¾ tsp salt in a large bowl, tossing to combine. Be sure to separate each individual onion piece. Spread onions in an even layer on baking sheet. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through. Watch carefully to make sure they don't burn towards the end of cooking. Once onions are done, remove from oven and lower oven heat to 350F for casserole.
- Bring a large pot with two inches of water to a boil. Once boiling, add green beans. Bring back to a boil (this may take a while) and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain and run cold water over green beans to stop cooking. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add diced onion and cook for f5 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms and for another 10 minutes, stirring often. Add nutmeg, soy sauce, white wine, 1 ½ tsp salt, and pepper. (It will taste salty, that's ok!). Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Blend soaked cashews with water in a blender or food processor (I used my nutribullet) until completely smooth and creamy. Add cashew cream and ¼ of the baked onions to vegetable mixture along with cooked green beans, stirring to combine.
- Spread mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining baked onions. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes (if onions are on the crispier side, you can cover with foil for first half of cooking.) Serve hot!
Notes
To make this dish the day before, I make the green bean casserole portion (don't bake) without the onion topping. The next day, I bake the onions, stir a handful into the green beans, put the rest on top, and bake for 20 minutes per the instructions.
Ali says
I made this at Thanksgiving and it was such a hit that we made it for Christmas dinner too. So delicious and easy to make! I love that it can be gluten and dairy free but that those without dietary restrictions will also love it. Thanks for the recipe!
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Alexis Joseph says
That's wonderful news, Ali. Thanks a ton for letting me know, that means so much!
Jolene says
We loved this recipe. Followed it as is. Definitely will back this one again!
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Alexis Joseph says
Amazing, thanks Jolene!
Bridget says
Absolutely loved it! Made this for Thanksgiving and it was everyone's favorite dish (including my kids). 🙂
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Alexis Joseph says
Ahhhh best news!! Thanks, Bridget!!
Catelyn says
WOW! Green bean casserole is my all time favorite Thanksgiving side and this recipe blew me away. My kitchen is always super chaotic and something always seems to be going wrong, so I can attest to how adaptable this recipe is. I accidentally made too much cashew cream but I don't think you can go wrong with some extra creaminess. I will 100% be making this again (not just on Thanksgiving)
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Alexis Joseph says
Mmmmm I see no problem with extra cashew cream! Thanks, Catelyn 🙂
Molly says
My favorite holiday recipe! It’s so flavorful! I could seriously eat this entire casserole by myself so I’m thankful it’s so healthy!!
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Alexis Joseph says
I love it, thanks so much Molly!!
rachel bauman says
What can I use to substitute the dry white wine? I'm a sugar-free vegan by the way
Alexis Joseph says
I've never made it without the wine but I'd say you can use veg broth...just season the mixture to taste before putting it in the oven in case it needs a flavor boost sans wine!
Kristina Hollingsworth says
Can you use fresh green beans?kgly
Alexis Joseph says
Yes! Just trim, chop, and boil until tender.
Sarah says
This is delicious!!!! Love having a healthy and vegan green bean casserole for the holidays!
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Alexis Joseph says
Thank you so much!!
Heather says
hi! we're having a small friendsgiving and was wondering would this be easy to cut in half? bake in an 8x8? thank you!!
Alexis Joseph says
I'd say that should work!
Lisa Weaver says
I would really like to try this recipe. However I am having stuffed mushrooms and feel like the added mushrooms to the green bean casserole would be too many mushrooms for our meal.. Would it still be good without the mushrooms?
Alexis Joseph says
Hmmm the mushrooms add tons of flavor here and are classic in green bean casserole--I would not recommend leaving them out!The green beans are still the star so I don't think it'll be an issue. Maybe lessen them but don't completely omit? I've never tried without the mushrooms and I worry the flavor would not be the same.
kiwi @ Kiwi Recipes says
I have always added the topping of onions for the last ten minutes. I also stir them once half way through the time. I have noticed the sides cook much faster than the middle. Thank you so much for this delicious recipe!
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Alexis Joseph says
You're so welcome, thrilled you love it!
Melanie says
I made this last year and this year. I've never been a green bean casserole fan but this one doesn't have that gross soup involved! Haha! This was satisfying for me as a vegan and everyone else at my family dinner who just needed a yummy side dish. That made it worth the fuss of the onions (they stunk up my house bigtime)!
One other note: I enjoyed the recipe as is but for those really looking for the thick traditional creamy sauce, probably doubling the cashew cream would help! My family seemed to like it that way a bit more.
Alexis Joseph says
Great call to double the cashew cream!
Terri says
This is the best green bean casserole recipe. Even the "non-vegans" love it. I've made this so many times for Thanksgiving and it always turns out great. For soy free, I use the "No Soy" brand soy free soy sauce. I find it at Meijer and Whole Foods. Thanks for the delicious recipe! 🙂
Alexis Joseph says
Awesome!! Love when a vegan recipe is loved by the non-vegans. Happy Thanksgiving!
Michelle Giroux says
Do you think this could be made in the Crock-Pot?
Alexis Joseph says
I don't think so!
Catherine says
I can’t wait to make this again. Made it two separate occasions and have gotten requests for thanksgiving this year. One of those recipes that’s so decadent and creamy that no one suspects it’s vegan (which can be much appreciated on Holidays with family)
Alexis Joseph says
Isn't that the best? I can't wait to make it again, too!
Michelle Giroux says
Do you think this could be made in the Crock-Pot? I
Alexis Joseph says
I have never tried it in the crock pot so I'm not sure, sorry!
Jenna Sayman says
I’ve made this twice now and it’s so good. The whole family loves it and we literally inhale it! Thank you!!
Jenna
Alexis Joseph says
Wahoo! I'm so glad! Thanks, Jenna!!
August says
Made this with my 4 year old. She loved the onion topping and was snacking on it as I was making the mushroom part. Never had green bean casserole but dislike canned mushroom soup so I tried this recipe. It was FANTASTIC! Every part snelled and tasted great. I had to hold back eating it so it could all come together as a casserole. Worth the wait! Saving for future use. Thanks
Alexis says
Loving this feedback, August! Also how fun that you made it with your daughter. Enjoy!
Noeleen says
Can I freeze this once made
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Danielle H says
Made this recipe for my family’s thanksgiving dinner this year and it was a huge hit! We usually just make the typical Campbell’s soup recipe. I’m not even a mushroom fan but the sauce base was so delicious I’m going to modify it to turn it into an actual soup recipe! So happy to have a good recipe from scratch, especially one that is dairy and gluten free! Highly recommend. My only note is to keep a close eye on the onions, I managed to burn my first batch so the second time I cooked them on lower heat (however, my parents have a double oven that I’m not used to using, so I think the issue was mostly from the temperature not being accurate when you have both running at once.) Thanks so much for an amazing recipe!
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Alexis says
Thanks for the stellar review, Danielle! You rock!!
Will says
I've heard so many people complain about green bean casserole here in the south. I personally love it and anything that can make it healthy I welcome with open arms! Looks awesome and I'm stoked to try it out.
Sabrina says
I've made this twice now and it's so good. The whole family loves it and we literally inhale it! Thank you!!
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Suzanne says
My husband is going to be SO happy I found this recipe in time. Thanks!!
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Alexis says
Yay! Enjoy!!
Bret Salyer says
Best Ever!
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Stevie says
Yum! Totally making this for Thanksgiving! Love the recipe insta-stories!
lindsey says
This looks so good! I remember loving this for the holidays and it always upsetting my tummy. Now I can make it without having that effect! yay! 🙂
Stacey Mattinson says
Need this ASAP! You know this prego girl has been daydreaming about Thanksgiving foods for WEEKS now.
Alexis says
Hahaha the baby needs some green bean casserole stat!
Rowan says
I’m using your recipe to make my families spinach casserole. Love the gluten free and vegan aspects.
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Jackie Dubravsky says
I made this and it was delicious!! Thank you for the recipe. My husband doesn't like mushrooms so just
left them out. Will make again !! : )
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Alexis says
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Ali donnelly says
How can we alter it for about allergy and keep it gluten free? Early planning for turkey day.
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Avril says
I made this last night for a new year/Hanukkah dinner and it was a huge hit!! The only thing different I did was use fresh green beans and kept it in its long form. Also, I drained the mushrooms so it wouldn't be mushy. So good!
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Mary Furlong says
This looks fantastic! I wonder if the leftovers keep well? Somebody had leftovers right? lol
rosemary says
Loved!!! Used red wine instead of white..........hey its the only thing we had at home, and my vegetable averse 2 year old even ate some. Winner recipe!! Thanks.
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Alexis says
Amazing! Thanks so much for trying 🙂
Stephanie says
This green bean casserole is so much better than the one I grew up eating! My vegan family loved it and I was proud to contribute a delicious dish to our Thanksgiving Dinner! Thank you!
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Alexis says
This gives me so much joy! Happy holidays to you and your vegan family 🙂
Alexis S. says
Wow! I made this for thanksgiving and my family loved it! I've never tried a cashew sauce aND I'm excited to use this again! Thank you so much for sharing!
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Alexis says
Awesome! You'll see cashews used in lots of my recipes 🙂 Try the Cream of Broccoli Soup!
Erin says
Can you make this- or part of it- ahead of time?
Alexis says
Hey, Erin! I actually did this over the weekend. I made the sauce and cooked the green beans then kept them in separate containers in the fridge. Next day I baked the onions and combined everything per the recipe. Worked great! I didn't want to combine the green beans and sauce ahead of time because I was worried it would soak up too much sauce. Enjoy!
Pat Rowell says
If not using mushrooms, will this recipes still work?
Alexis says
Hi, Pat! No, unfortunately this won't work without the mushrooms. They provide most of the flavor (basically a homemade substitute for canned condensed mushroom soup). If you're not a mushroom fan I'd pass on this recipe. Hope that helps!
Katie says
I love this dish but when I went vegan I could no longer eat it. I have one question though, do I really need the wine? Can I simply leave it out or do I need a replacement?
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Alexis says
Hey, Katie! The wine provides a really deep flavor. I actually used 1/3 cup last time I made it (bumped up the 1/4 cup). I haven't t tried it without the wine so I can't vouch for the flavor. I got Chardonnay for $3.79 at Trader Joe's 🙂 Hope that helps!
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lisette says
ok, as i don’t have any cashews, i am using a jar of dolman carbonara, and sifted some chick pea flour over the top. to do the onions, i ilsliced them, and put them in a bag with some chick pea flour, some water, added some turmeric and peri peri seasoning spice. baked them with a bit of oil, on baking paper. quite yum! but next time i might do yoghurt instead of water, or egg on the onions, which i ate like onion rings and did not add to the casserole!!!!.
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Alexis says
Love the chickpea flour addition along with turmeric! So glad your additions worked well 🙂
apryl barnes says
Can you just use cashew milk?
Alexis says
Hey there, Apryl! Nope because store-bought cashew mylk is way thinner. This version makes a super thick and creamy base for the sauce. You can however use water instead of almond milk to blend. Hope that helps!
Heather says
I definitely am going to try this. Thanks for adding the GF notes. How many calories are in this dish?
Alexis says
Hey, Heather! You can import the recipe into MyFitnessPal's recipe calculator for nutrition info 🙂
c4529622102204674591 says
As you ease into a new method of consuming, make issues easier on yourself by adapting some tried-and-true meals.
jenni schaffer says
Everyone LOVED this green bean casserole!!! Love that I got them to eat a little vegan fare -- 🙂
Alexis says
Wahoo!!! Love that, Jenni 🙂
Natalie says
This was seriously the best green bean casserole I've ever had! Loved the wine with the mushrooms and this was fairly easy to make.
Alexis says
OMG Natalie what an amazing comment! I'm so thrilled 🙂 XO
Jessica says
This was a hit!! Even the non-health conscious people!! Going in my recipe book!
Alexis says
Right?! That's the ultimate compliment--when the non-health conscious carnivores gobble it up 🙂 Happy holidays!
Maggie says
I'm wondering the same thing can this be made before hand and then baked day ofWe have 3 separate Thanksgiving to attend trying to make things as simple as possible!
Ps thanks for the wonderful recipe can't wait to try it!
Alexis says
Hey Maggie! I actually did this over the weekend. I made the sauce and cooked the green beans then kept them in separate containers in the fridge. Next day I baked the onions and combined everything per the recipe. Worked great! I didn’t want to combine the green beans and sauce ahead of time because I was worried it would soak up too much sauce. Enjoy!
Amanda says
Has anyone done this the night before and then baked the next day?
Kathryn Stewart says
That's what I'm doing with mine. The pre-baked casserole is INCREDIBLE, so I have high hopes for tomorrow.
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Alexis says
Hey there! I actually did this over the weekend. I made the sauce and cooked the green beans then kept them in separate containers in the fridge. Next day I baked the onions and combined everything per the recipe. Worked great! I didn’t want to combine the green beans and sauce ahead of time because I was worried it would soak up too much sauce. Enjoy!
Bj says
Hate to criticize but this is NOT gluten free. So all of you looking for celiac friendly foods-- I will need to modify it. Try sautéed onions/mushrooms with cauliflower simmered in almond milk and spices. Purée the soup and add to a slew of fresh green beans.
Make your own onion straws in advance coating with a little cornmeal mixed with gf flour and fried, then drained well. You can dry them overnight in a 170 degree oven with door ajar to add overall crunchiness.
Mix and bake at 350 for about 20 min to time it right as dinner is ready--
Alexis says
Hey there, BJ! Thanks for those suggestions. The recipe as written is gluten-free using wheat-free tamari, and certified GF oat flour. Enjoy!
Angie says
I made a trial version of this to test it for Thanksgiving this year, which I am making kosher (cannot mix meat and milk). After baking the onions and tasting them, I decided to use the Trader Joe's crispy onions because you just can't get that same crunch and flavor unless you batter and fry them! However, the cashew sauce was a really nice substitute for the old cream of mushroom. You do miss a little creaminess that can only come from real cream, but the taste was delicious, and it was lighter and cleaner. On Thanksgiving this means more room in the tummy for everything else! Thank you for this recipe! It got thumbs up in the test round, and I'll be serving it to our crowd!
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Alexis says
Great call on using TJ's onions! Baking them at home eliminates the "fried aspect" and there's no oil, so it makes this recipe a lot healthier without sacrificing flavor. So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Angie!
Leslie says
This looks great. Can you clarify the cooking of the onions? Not sure about steps 6,7, 8 regarding them. Thanks!
Ashleigh says
This looks delicious! I can't wait to make it for my Kind Thanksgiving this Year. Can this be made in advance and then baked the day of?
Alexis says
Hey there! I actually did this over the weekend. I made the sauce and cooked the green beans then kept them in separate containers in the fridge. Next day I baked the onions and combined everything per the recipe. Worked great! I didn’t want to combine the green beans and sauce ahead of time because I was worried it would soak up too much sauce. Enjoy!
Rebekah says
This recipe looks delicious! Do you think it would work well in a crock pot?
Alexis says
Hey Rebekah! I haven't tried it so I'm not sure...but give it a go!
Laney says
This was delicious! Although next time I'll have to triple the cashew sauce (I'm not sure why but there wasn't enough to hold it all together) and bake the onion straws for ten min less (they burned in my oven). Can't wait to make it again!
Alexis says
Awesome! Thanks for the tips!
Helen King says
BEST GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE EVA!!!!! OUTSTANDING!
I liked it better without the nutmeg though :).
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Alexis says
Awwww so glad!!! Thanks, lady!
allison says
After cooking the onions in the oven on a cookie sheet, you later say to add onions to the heated and oiled skillet and add garlic, mushrooms. etc. simmer....
Then, it says to add the cashew cream mixture and '1/4 of the baked onions'.
If I'm adding the cream mixture to the skillet WITH the onions, how it is I'm adding 1/4 of the baked onions?
The recipe appears to say to bake them first and then put them in the heated skillet and then..add 1/4 of the baked onions..
This is clearly me: what am I missing?
Alexis says
Hi Allison! So the first two onions that you bake for the topping are separate from the onion listed later in the recipe. You bake the first two onions and mix 1/4 of those into the final mixture. The "one medium onion" listed later in the recipe is the one you sautee in the heated skillet before adding garlic. So you're using three onions total. Does that make sense?
Jennifer Sammons says
Any way to make this soy-free?
Alexis says
I would just skip the soy sauce and season it with salt to taste!
Andrea says
I use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce in all of my recipes. Virtually no difference..
Lynn says
I use the following:
Naked Coconuts Coconut Soy-free seasoning sauce; organic, GF, Raw
Also use Stickling's Rice Bread crumbs; wheat & GF
Think WF carry both of these. Might try Amazon as well.
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Miss Polkadot says
Oookay ... whyyy didn't I pick up green beans at the store today? Will you believe I've never had green bean casserole before?! Before you stare at me in disbelief: hey. I'm German. We eat our green beans either as part of the traditional "Birnen, Bohnen und Speck" or plain as a side for potatoes and meat [or not in my case]. Or - because we've expaneded our horizons 😉 - in dishes from other cuisines but apparently not the American way? Too bad looking at this deliciousness. Cashew cream is the best and totally addictive. That's all.
Tiffanie says
Just made this and everyone loved it! It's going on the Thanksgiving menu for sure. The only issue is opening a bottle of wine for only 1/4 cup, what are we going to do with the rest of the bottle ...... ? 😉
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Elizabeth says
What would you suggest for the best cashew and almond milk substitute? I have a milk and tree nut allergic child and was looking for a dairy-free green bean casserole when I came across your recipe - it looks delicious but since it seems like cashews are integral to the flavor I am hesitant to try a substitute. Thanks!
Alexis says
Hi Elizabeth! You could definitely use water or rice milk instead of the almond milk. I'm not sure about a sub for cashews, since that's what makes it so creamy and "normal" seeming. Maybe pureed cauliflower with nutritional yeast? Let me know how it goes!
Cindy says
Consider using sunflower seeds in place of the cashews,
Anna says
Thanks for this recipe! I have to be at school until nine o'clock every day this week and definitely wasn't going to leave my meals up to the cafeteria! Made this once and I'm set for dinner for the week! Awesome!!!
Alexis says
Totally! It's been really helping me up my veggie intake at dinner time 🙂
Addie Martanovic says
Absolutely cannot wait to try this! This is going on my must-make-for-Thanksgiving recipes list. Looks delicious! 🙂
Alexis says
Thanks, Addie! I hope you and your family love it as much as I did!
Catherine @ foodiecology says
I've never been a fan of green bean casserole (the canned soup creeped me out) but this version sounds delicious. Cashews are so stinkin' versatile.
Alexis says
I swear you'll totally be a fan of this one! It's epic.
athletic avocado says
oh wow this looks so good! I think my prayers have been answered! My Favorite thanksgiving dish!
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Alexis says
Enjoy my dear!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
I love 365 too and I'm with you, scariest ingredients in that can and I've never been a fan!
Alexis says
It's so nice to be able to trust a brand without spending 10 minutes scanning the ingredients, right?!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
This sounds amazing, Alexis! Yay for vegan green bean casserole!
Alexis says
Thanks girl! I have a strong feeling that you would LOVE this!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
I'm with you on the blah canned cream of mushroom soup. So gross! This dish however looks so good. I love that you used cashews as a substitute. They are so creamy and add a delicious texture to foods. I can't wait to try this!
Alexis says
Cashews are seriously so amazing. They continue to amaze me!
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
This looks incredible! Fab job tackling a super hard recipe to make healthy. Can't wait for Turkey day!
Alexis says
Thanks my dear!! It ended up being so much easier than I thought 🙂
Tori says
You're a recipe genius!! Sharing this immediately with my Facebook group! In the spirit of good health for thanksgiving - THANK YOU!!
Alexis says
Aww you are the sweetest!! I knew you'd appreciate it 🙂
Julia says
Ugh...you genie! I'm all about eating my weight in foods over the holidays and totally don't care so long as it's the healthy stuff. My family always did the mushroom soup green bean casserole, so I'm proposing we make your ninja version this year!
Alexis says
My fam STILL does that darn version! I mean, who doesn't?! But hey...there's a new casserole in town!!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
YES green bean casserole. I used to hate it as a child (I was a weird child) but now it's one of the foods I always get seconds on.
Alexis says
You weird child, you! JK. Now you'll be getting thirds 🙂
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
GB casserole is my fav! I need to find a way to make it GF!
Alexis says
Me too! Simply use gluten-free bread crumbs and soy sauce and you're good to go on the gluten front!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
This looks like MY kind of green bean casserole 🙂
Alexis says
You'll adore it, guaranteed!
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
You and I were on the same wave length this year with the healthy green bean casserole! You used cashews and I used beans. We're so smart. 🙂 Real food Thanksgiving for the win.
Alexis says
How cool that you used beans! Yours will most definitely be the next version I try.
Michelle says
What kind of beans did you use to substitute the cashews? Although I’d love to see what the cashews taste like, I have to sub them out for someone.
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks for the recipe- sounds delish!!
Alexis says
I’m assuming the person used white beans, but you could also try pumpkin seeds if the person isn’t allergic to seeds!
Kate says
Green bean casserole was my favorite as a kid!y Mimi made the best ever. Yours look fabulous- I wonder if they'd know it was vegan and super healthy?
Alexis says
I really don't think they'd be able to tell! The cashew cream makes it soooo creamy.
Nicci says
This is NOT gluten free!!! Contains soya sauce which has gluten! Sorry to comment under your pilots, but it wouldn't let me post on my own.
Alexis says
Hi Nicci, I wrote "sub tamari if neccesary"--that was intended for those with gluten issues. I edited it to say "sub tamari for gluten-free." Thanks for commenting, hope you enjoy it!
Christina says
Hi Alexis,
In your post you wrote about Cream fo Mushroom, but I don't see it in the recipe. Does the cashew sauce replace the Cream fo Mushroom? Thanks!
Alexis says
Hi there Christina! Thanks for that--just edited it out to remove confusion. You can find whole foods versions of the condensed soup in the natural section of the grocery store. My recipe uses fresh mushrooms and cashews for a homemade replacement 🙂
Mackenzie says
Hi Alexis!
If I use the whole foods condensed soup, what ingredients do I then leave out?
Thanks!!
lisette says
actually, most soy sauce is gluten free. it is complicated but there is one a few japanese brands that contain gluten.
haven't tried this recipe but i will this week! can imagine it is full of fibre!
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Alexis says
Hope you love it!! Yes, it does have plenty of fiber 🙂
Carsyn says
I just tried to make this, and the breading does not stick to the onions. It just fell off my onions, do you have suggestions for next time? Thanks!
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Carsyn says
Also it won’t let me put more stars?!?!?
Kathy Kenney says
There is a substitution in the recipe for the soy sauce.
Alexis says
You could try tamari or coconut aminos.
Michelle Giroux says
Do you think this could be made in the Crock-Pot?