Delicious and healthy vegetarian casseroles that even meat-eaters will love. These simple vegetarian casserole recipes are perfect if you’re a tried and true vegetarian or simply trying to eat less meat.
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Few things are easier or tastier than a good casserole. Casseroles make an easy meal prep item to have on hand during those busy weeks and they freeze like a dream! Common vegetarian ingredients like broccoli, mushrooms, kale, macaroni noodles and proteins like cheese and tofu can be easily transformed into hearty and filling weeknight meals. I've compiled some of my favorite vegetarian casserole recipes below, many of which are also vegan, dairy-free and easily made gluten-free with a minor substitute. I hope you enjoy this collection of true comfort food!
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❓What is a casserole?
A casserole is simply a dish made of a mixture of a variety of ingredients that are combined, then slowly cooked in an oven.
❓Should you freeze a casserole before or after you cook it?
For best results, freeze a casserole prior to baking to maintain the best textures. However, if you've already cooked a casserole, you most definitely can freeze it and maintain the leftovers for longer.
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❓How do you freeze casseroles?
Line a freezer-safe casserole dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil, assemble your casserole ingredients over the lining, then pop the container into the freezer until set. Remove the container from the freezer then lift the solid casserole and place it into a freezer-safe container with an airtight lid.
❓How do you cook a frozen casserole?
Remove a frozen casserole from the oven and allow to thaw at room temperature for a few hours before cooking according to recipe instructions.
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Baked Zucchini Casserole - Recipes by Peas and Crayons
This cheesy baked Zucchini Casserole is out of this world amazing! This rockin’ vegetarian gratin recipe yields approx. 8 side dish sized servings.
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Cheesy Butternut Squash Casserole (Gluten-Free, Vegan Option)
This super comforting Butternut Squash Casserole is filled with Mexican spices and some cheesy goodness for one delightful and versatile vegetarian dish certain to please the pickiest of palates! Gluten-free, with a vegan option, too!
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Pizza Potatoes Casserole (Vegan, Gluten-Free Allergy-Free) - Strength and Sunshine
This easy recipe for Pizza Potatoes is just 3 main ingredients! This pizza potato casserole is vegan, gluten-free, allergy-free, & baked right in a skillet!
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The Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen
A traditional sweet potato casserole with a smooth, creamy filling, and a pecan and brown sugar streusel topping is perfect for a classic thanksgiving meal.
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Instant Pot Frittata Breakfast Casserole - Peas and Crayons
Instant Pot Frittata Breakfast Casserole is crazy delicious and loaded with healthy veggies. This tasty casserole is easy to make and an excellent make-ahead option as well. I kept things vegetarian with bell peppers, onion, spinach, and cheese but it can easily be made with sausage or bacon if you’…
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Vegan Madras Curry Tofu Casserole - One Pot Dinner - Vegan Richa
Dinner just got easier with this Madras Curry Tofu Casserole! A simple one-pot meal with baked tofu in a flavorful Indian gravy!
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Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Quinoa Casserole | The Endless Meal
This Mediterranean Quinoa Casserole is loaded with bell peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta. It’s an easy to make vegetarian & gluten-free recipe.
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Green Bean Casserole - Salt and Lavender
This green bean casserole is made almost from scratch (but uses classic French’s fried onions) and is sure to be a hit on Thanksgiving!
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Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Popper Casserole - Peas and Crayons
Totally unconventional and wildly delicious, this Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Popper Casserole is an easy cheesy veggie gratin with a kick!
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Vegan French Toast Casserole - Running on Real Food
A delicious, vegan French toast casserole that can be made a day in advance and baked the morning of an easy holiday breakfast.
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Lemon Chickpea and Rice Casserole (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) - Strength and Sunshine
A super easy dump-and-bake meal for the family! This Lemon Chickpea and Rice Casserole is a healthy, hearty, vegan, gluten-free, & allergy-free dinner idea!
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Cheesy Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe - Peas and Crayons
This Cheesy Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Casserole channels all the flavor of our favorite Italian lasagna recipe with a low-carb gluten-free twist!
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Jiffy Corn Casserole - Salt and Lavender
This easy Jiffy corn casserole recipe is the perfect side for everything from weeknight dinners to special occasion holiday meals!
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Mexican Breakfast Casserole - Foolproof Living
Add some Mexican flavor to your breakfast with this veggie-packed, gluten-free and easy to make savory and vegetarian Mexican Breakfast Casserole. Ready in less than an hour and can be made ahead.
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Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole - Cookie + Kate
This roasted veggie enchilada casserole recipe is a hearty, vegetable-packed dinner loaded with fresh Mexican flavors! It’s a great gluten-free main dish.
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Hearts of Palm One Pot Pasta Casserole - Conflicted Vegan
This fishless Hearts of Palm Casserole has that seafood taste you crave and uses only 6 pantry friendly ingredients.
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Vegan Black Bean Quinoa Casserole - Veggies Save the Day
This vegan Mexican-inspired casserole loaded with seasoned black beans, quinoa, and non-dairy cheese is easy to make and a family favorite.
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Creamy Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Casserole - Peas and Crayons
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie - Evergreen Kitchen
A mouth-watering vegetarian take on Shepherd’s Pie (Cottage Pie). This cozy dish has a saucy layer of vegan ground and veggies, piled high with silky smooth mashed potatoes. Make this cozy dish for your family or friends - it’s always a crowd pleaser!
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Jalapeno Chili Cornbread Casserole - Vegan Richa
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Mediterranean Vegetable Casserole with Chickpeas - The Fiery Vegetarian
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Roasted veggie quinoa casserole - Spabettie
This roasted veggie quinoa casserole is a plant based comfort food dish. Fresh and flavorful, and a hearty entree that suits most diets.
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Vegan Casserole with Chickpeas & Butternut Squash - Watch Learn Eat
This creamy vegan chickpea and butternut squash casserole is the perfect side dish to satisfy everyone at your holiday table! And it’s GF too!
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Vegan Mexican Rice Casserole in 30 minutes! - My Pure Plants
30-minute Mexican-style Vegan Rice Casserole recipe with the meatiest vegan ground beef, black beans and sweet corn in a spicy tomato-based sauce.
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Pumpkin Casserole - V Nutrition and Wellness
This Pumpkin Vegetable Casserole is a great way to put a veggie-filled dish on the table... it’s so tasty that no one will even realize how healthy it is!
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Delicious and healthy vegetarian casseroles that even meat-eaters will love. These simple vegetarian casserole recipes are perfect if you’re a tried and true vegetarian or simply trying to eat less meat.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash cubed, cooked and pureed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 red onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt dairy or non-dairy (125 grams)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese + extra for topping dairy or non-dairy (115 grams)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or pink salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 bay leaf optional
Instructions
- Prep cubed butternut squash by boiling or steaming until tender. Place cooked squash into a blender or food processor, then blend until you have a smooth puree. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat add garlic, onion and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add cayenne and black pepper. Saute for 2 minutes longer.
- Add saute mixture to the pureed butternut squash.
- Add yogurt, cheese and remaining spices. Mix until well combined.
- Pour into a 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 or 9.5 x 9.5 square baking dish.
- Top with a sprinkle of cheese, chopped cilantro and an optional bay leaf.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then optionally turn on the broiler for a few minutes until the top is bubbling.
- Let cool slightly to set a little before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 21371IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 2mg
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Tayler Ross says
These all look so delicious, I don't know which one to try first! But that Instant Pot Frittata Breakfast Casserole is sticking out to me!
Casey says
There are so many I want to try! The Jiffy Corn Casserole is one of our faves! Can't wait to try them all!
Agnieszka says
This has given me so many great dinner ideas! I can't wait to try some of these casseroles!
Katie says
What an amazing list! I wanted to try to pick a favorite to start with, but there are so many that look delicious! The jalapeno popper casserole is up there, and so many others that will be right after!
AISilva says
Wow my family loves casseroles and all of these vegetarian casserole recipes look so great. I'll be bookmarking this to come back to the next time we make a casserole. Thank you!
Kristen Wood says
I'm so happy to hear! Thank you. 🙂