by Alena
These delicious and filling vegan casserole recipes are perfect for colder nights and to feed a crowd! Meal prep-friendly, hearty, and easy to make, what’s there not to love?
Whenever we crave comfort food for dinner, we usually end up making a vegan casserole. Hearty food, minimal cleanup, and the kitchen smells fantastic!
From lasagna to cheesy cauliflower casserole, mac and cheese, pasta bakes, and protein-packed recipes highlighting lentils or beans, this collection offers something for everyone.
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Cozy Vegan Casserole Recipes
1
Healthy Vegan Lasagna
This creamy vegan lasagna is undetectably stuffed with veggies and features simple homemade almond ricotta as well as a high-protein vegan cheese sauce. It’s classic Italian comfort food that’s super hearty and nutritious!
2
Creamy Vegan Potato Broccoli Casserole
Dinner won’t get much simpler than this plant-based casserole. It basically consists of layered potatoes and broccoli drowned in a homemade cashew sauce that adds lots of flavor and creaminess! Really family-friendly and gluten-free.
3
Buffalo Chickpea Cauliflower Casserole
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This spicy and hearty buffalo chickpea cauliflower casserole is easy to make and requires only 10 ingredients. It’s really delicious, full of fiber and protein and easily adaptable! Make it lower in carbs by using cauliflower rice and spice it to your liking.
4
Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese
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With a hint of smoked paprika and sage, this restaurant-like dish is the perfect vegan comfort food and a star of any dinner party without being too heavy. This casserole dish is easy enough for beginners and features a secret portion of veggies!
5
Vegan Rainbow Lasagna
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How gorgeous does this veggie-packed rainbow lasagna look? It’s the perfect dinner centerpiece, super wholesome and oh-so-satisfying. Although it does take some effort to make, it’s really worth it and easily serves 6-8 people.
6
Smoky Vegan Pasta Bake
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Perfect as a meatless family meal, this smokey vegan pasta bake is packed with all sorts of deliciously rich, melty and cheesy goodness. What could be better than this casserole during the colder months of the year?
7
Vegan Chorizo Cabbage Rolls
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Ready in under an hour, these vegan cabbage rolls are filled with plant-based chorizo, onion, greens, brown rice and topped with loads of salsa plus an irresistible 5-minute cashew cheese! If that doesn’t sound like healthy comfort food to you, I don’t know what does.
8
Vegetable Divan Casserole
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Try this vegan version of the traditional comfort food dish for your next hearty dinner! It’s an easy recipe that works for family meals as well as the winter holidays and tastes best when eating it with some rice or crusty bread.
9
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
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You’ll never believe how rich and incredibly delicious this plant-based green bean casserole is. Made with fresh green beans, homemade cashew cream of mushroom soup and crunchy sourdough croutons, it’s sure to be a star at any table.
10
Vegan Lentil Moussaka
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When it’s cold outside and all you want to eat is warm comfort food, try this easy casserole dish with layers of roasted eggplant, lentils and mashed potatoes. Creating a well-balanced, nutritious and flavorful meal is so easy with this Moussaka!
11
Easy Vegan Baked Ziti
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Baked ziti is like a lazy person’s lasagne, and it’s oh-so-comforting! Pasta meets seitan sausage and easy homemade mozzarella sauce in this classic dinner recipe. So delicious that nobody would guess it’s vegan!
12
Vegan Sausage Casserole with Beans
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Only 20 minutes are needed for this rich vegan sausage casserole with beans and baby carrots in a thick tomato gravy. Perfect for coming home after a chilly winter walk outside and undetectably vegan.
13
Vegan Cannelloni with Spinach and Ricotta
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Filled with a blend of vegan ricotta, spinach, and basil, this vegan dinner is bursting with Italian flavors! Try this meal prep-friendly vegan cannelloni dish on a weekend of for your next dinner party.
14
Stuffed Pepper Casserole
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Looking for a low-effort comfort dinner idea? This vegan stuffed pepper casserole is made with bell peppers, rice, vegan ground beef, and lots of delicious seasonings. Bake to cheesy perfection and serve to the whole family!
15
Teriyaki Tofu-Tempeh Casserole
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Ever made an Asian-inspired casserole? Rice, tofu, tempeh, carrots, broccoli, and snow peas are tossed in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce in this one-dish dinner. If you’re up for a change, try this nutritious recipe!
16
Vegan French Toast Casserole
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Prepare this crowd-pleasing vegan French toast casserole the night before and bake it in the morning for a special breakfast! It’s great for the holidays but can make any weekend breakfast or brunch with the family that much more delicious.
17
Creamy Vegan Tuna Casserole
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This classic dinner is a family favorite and it even gets kids to eat their peas! Creamy noodles with mushroom soup, vegan tuna, and green peas, a golden breadcrumb topping make up this vegan tuna casserole. Try this tasty comfort food!
18
Easy Vegan Stuffed Shells
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You won’t believe how easy it is to make these vegan stuffed shells with ricotta and spinach! This dish is a total crowd-pleaser and can even be taken with you to a friend’s house. Plus, it’s assembled in only 15 minutes!
19
Vegan Baked Feta Pasta
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Another easy and quick weeknight dinner is this delicious vegan baked feta pasta. It’s cheesy and gooey with homemade vegan feta yet bright with fresh grape or cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and tangy kalamata olives.
20
Easy Vegan Cauliflower Gratin
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This modern vegan version of cauliflower gratin features tender cauliflower florets wrapped in a smooth and creamy, dairy-free sauce that includes blended cauliflower. It’s a surprisingly light dish and perfect anytime, from holidays and special occasions to a plain old Saturday night in!
21
Vegan Buffalo Jackfruit Enchiladas
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These tangy vegan Buffalo jackfruit enchiladas fill that need for warm and satisfying comfort food! Especially when it’s cold and dark by four in the afternoon, enchiladas are easy and quick to make — and there are so many different flavor options, too.
22
Cauliflower Cheese Casserole
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This super creamy and flavorful vegan casserole dish requires only 7 ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes. Best served with roast potatoes which you can bake at the same time you put your casserole in the oven, this crowd-pleaser can even be assembled in advance and frozen!
23
Vegan Mexican Rice Casserole
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Featuring the meatiest vegan ground beef, lots of black beans, sweet corn and a spicy tomato-based sauce, this delicious Mexican-style vegan rice casserole is a fantastic family dinner idea! You can make it in 30 minutes including baking and melting a generous amount of vegan shredded cheese on top.
24
Vegan Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
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This vegan breakfast casserole has it all: a hash brown base topped with tofu eggs and lots of assorted vegetables! It’s a customizable vegan egg casserole perfect for a special occasion brunch.
25
Chili Cornbread Casserole
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What could be more comforting than vegan chili and cornbread all baked into one single casserole? This flavorful and fluffy pie is a wonderful warming meal that can be served all year round and satiates even the largest appetite.
26
Delicious Vegan Spanakopita
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Featuring shatteringly crisp phyllo pastry and a soft, salty, feta and spinach filling baked to golden perfection, this classic Greek recipe is undetectably vegan! Make this delicious casserole dish for your non-vegan guests — they’ll love it.
27
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
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Believe it or not, this tasty vegan eggplant parmesan recipe has no vegan parmesan cheese in it at all! It’s a healthy, delicious and light casserole dish with simple and wholesome ingredients. Try this Italian dinner for your family!
28
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
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This family-friendly and satisfying vegan shepherd's pie recipe gets an Indian twist! Loaded with flavorful green lentils which simmered in a tomato sauce with traditional South Asian spices and topped with velvety mashed potatoes — everyone will want seconds of that dinner.
29
Vegan Cowboy Casserole
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Kids and adults alike love this hearty and satisfying “meat and potatoes” dinner! It’s quick and easy to make with no fussy ingredients required. Tater tots meet vegan ground beef cooked in a delicious sauce and vegan cheese shreds in this recipe.
30
Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice Casserole
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This vegan broccoli and cauliflower rice hemp casserole is the perfect vegan-friendly twist on a traditional holiday side dish. It’s hearty, cheesy, filling and packed with flavor and lots of veggies!
Related Recipes
If you liked these healthy vegan casserole recipes, be sure to check out the following collections next!
- One-Pot Meals
- Sheet Pan Dinners
- Freezer Meals
- Winter Recipes
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30 Hearty Vegan Casserole Recipes to Feed a Crowd
Yield: 3 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
These delicious and filling vegan casserole recipes are perfect for colder nights and to feed a crowd! Meal prep-friendly, hearty and easy to make, what’s there not to love? The following easy vegan protein casserole is perfect for busy nights and endlessly customizable to your preferences.
Ingredients
Easy Vegan Protein Casserole
- 6 ounces short pasta, dry (170 g)
- 1 cup mixed veggies, chopped (100 g)
- 2 cups baby spinach (60 g)
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked (165 g)
- 2 cups protein cheese sauce (480 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C) and prepare an 8×8 inch glass baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot. 5 minutes before they are done cooking, add your mixed veggies.
- Drain the cooked pasta and veggies and return everything to the pot.
- You can now season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika or dried herbs to your liking or leave it as it is.
- Stir in the spinach and chickpeas. Mix with a spoon to combine, then transfer to your baking dish.
- Make the vegan protein cheese sauce in a blender and pour over the pasta, chickpeas and veggies.
- Place your casserole dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the sauce turns slightly golden.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes and serve warm.
- Store any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5-6 days and reheat at your convenience.
Notes
- You can use gluten-free, whole-grain or legume-based pasta for this recipe.
- Add any veggies of your choice to your pasta, we like zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers and cauliflower the most!
- Instead of chickpeas, add any legumes, tofu, tempeh or vegan sausage or crumbles to this dish!
- This recipe works when using hummus instead of cheese sauce! Make it cheesier by adding store-bought cheese shreds.
- Find 22+ more vegan casserole recipes in the article above!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3Serving Size: ⅓ recipe
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 371Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 15gSugar: 7gProtein: 30g
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed. Just focus on whole plant-based foods and eat until satiety!
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Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
