Gluten Free Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time45 min

Tender green beans get tossed in a rich, garlicky cashew cream sauce, built up with deeply browned cremini mushrooms and fresh thyme for that classic savory depth. The sauce clings beautifully to every bite, simmered until thick and glossy, no dairy required to get there. On top, a pile of golden, crispy fried shallots adds the crunchy contrast this casserole is famous for. It all bakes together until bubbling at the edges, and that shallot topping turns extra crisp and shatters with each bite. This is a comforting, from-scratch spin on the holiday classic that fits neatly into a gluten free spread, and it holds its own as the standout side on any table.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the casserole

1 ½ lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 cup raw cashews, soaked in cold water for at least 4 hours, then drained
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt

For the crispy shallots

3 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced into rings
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil), for frying

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes, until bright green and just barely tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.
2
Combine the drained cashews and vegetable broth in a blender and blend on high for 60–90 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible grit. Set the cashew cream aside.

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