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Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole

A cheesy broccoli quinoa bake loaded with vegan cheese sauce and browned mushrooms and topped with a crispy garlic panko dust. A complete meal to heat and eat throughout the week!
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces (about 3 cups)
  • 1.5 c dry quinoa
  • 8 oz shiitake mushrooms (any mushroom will work)
  • 2 T vegan butter
  • 3/4 c yellow onion diced (one small)

For the cheese sauce

  • 1 c russet potato, cubed (about 1 medium potato)
  • 1/2 c carrot, diced about 1 carrot)
  • 1/4 c raw cashews
  • 1 c no chicken or veggie broth
  • 1/4 c nutritional yeast
  • 1 T lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • pepper
  • dash of turmeric

For the topping

  • 1/2 c panko
  • 1 T butter
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook quinoa according to package. (I used an Instant Pot. Rinse the quinoa then add to the instant pot with 1 1/3 cups of water and set for 1 minute high pressure. Let it naturally release for 10 mins.)
  • Add carrot and potato pieces to a small pot then cover with water. Bring to a boil then cook for about 5 min, until fork tender.
  • Remove veggies from water with a slotted spoon and add to blender with all the other cheese sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat butter or olive oil in oven-safe cast iron skillet (If you don't have an oven safe skillet, cook veggies first then add to a baking dish). Once hot, add onion and mushrooms and sauté for about 7 minutes, until the mushrooms are nicely browned. Turn off heat.
  • Make panko topping. In a small skillet heat 1 tablespoon of butter then add the panko and garlic powder. Stir constantly and cook for 2 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  • Add the cooked quinoa, broccoli, and cheese sauce back to the skillet with the mushrooms. Mix well. Use a spatula to press the casserole flat down into pan. Sprinkle with the panko topping.
  • Bake for 20-25 min at 350. Let cool for 5 minutes, then enjoy!