Lactose Free Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time45 min

This casserole layers tender green beans in a silky cashew cream sauce, built up with deeply browned cremini mushrooms, garlic, and fresh thyme for serious savory depth. A splash of soy sauce and a touch of onion powder round out the flavor, while a quick simmer thickens everything into a sauce that clings to every bite. The real showstopper is the topping: shallots dredged in flour and fried until deeply golden and shatteringly crisp, scattered generously over the top before a final bake locks in that bubbling, golden-edged finish. It's rich, creamy, and craveable in all the ways the holiday classic should be, with zero reliance on dairy to get there. Whether it's landing on a big spread or standing alone as a side, this one delivers all the comfort with none of the lactose worry.

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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
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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