Description
A creamy and nutritious casserole filled with broccoli, mushrooms, and rich cheese flavor from cashews—perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 6–8 brown button mushrooms (quartered)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
- Make the cheese sauce by blending cashews, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt until smooth.
- In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, combine the broccoli, rice, and mushrooms.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the veggie mix and toss until everything is well combined.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, until the veggies are softened and the top is golden.
- Serve and enjoy, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For creaminess, add a splash of plant-based milk if the mixture gets too thick while baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg