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Sweet Potato Mini Peppers Spinach Alfredo Bake. Vegan Glutenfree Grainfree Recipe

This Vegan Sweet Potato & Mini Pepper Alfredo Bake features a creamy Spinach Cashew Alfredo sauce that is so cheesy,…

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Sweet Potato Mini Peppers Spinach Alfredo Bake. Vegan Glutenfree Grainfree Recipe


So in the pictures, this sweet potato bake has white sweet potatoes. There are several types of sweet potatoes, white, orange, purple. This will work with either of them.

This Vegan Alfredo Bake is like a grain-free lasagna for one!

This bake is like a no grain mini lasagne for 1, with the layers of sweet potatoes, mini peppers, tomatoes and alfredo which has been amped up with spinach.

You can add any thinly sliced up veggies like zucchini, cauliflower, eggplant, Mushrooms and more.


overhead shot of side view of an individual serving of vegan sweet potato Alfredo bake with spinach cashew alfredo sauce

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Ingredients for this Vegan Sweet Potato Alfredo Bake:

  • Nutritional yeast packs in tons of cheesy flavor and makes this Alfredo bake extra delicious so do not skip it.
  • We use cashew flour to thicken this gluten-free alfredo sauce.
  • Spinach lends this vegan cashew alfredo bake a beautiful green color and provides such a nice contrast to the layers of sweet potatoes and yams.

Substitutions for this Vegan Alfredo Bake recipe:

  • I used cayenne pepper in the sauce because even my alfredo has to be spicy. Feel free to omit.:)
  • You can add a layer of lasagna noodles if you want.
  • If using a larger ramekin, add other veggies/mushrooms and sauce layers and bake for at least an hour.

How to make Sweet Potato, Mini Pepper & Spinach Alfredo Bake:

  1. Get veggies ready. and whip out the magic bullet. Make the alfredo sauce by blending all the ingredients of the alfredo. Taste and adjust salt level.
  2. The sauce thickens during baking so I did not cook it. You can put it in the microwave to thicken it a bit.
spinach and cayenne pepper in a magic bullet

3. Grease the ramekin if you plan to remove the bake. Add a little alfredo in the greased ramekin and top with sliced sweet potatoes, letting them overlap to form a continuous layer.


spinach alfredo sauce and white sweet potatoes in a small white casserole dish

4. Top the potatoes with mini peppers, tomato slices, radish, and drizzle enough alfredo to cover.


sliced mini bell pepper in a small white casserole dish

5. Top with sweet potatoes, tomato slices, more alfredo.

white sweet potatoes, spinach alfredo sauce and bell pepper being layered in a casserole dish to make alfredo bake



tomatoes, white sweet potatoes and spinach alfredo sauce in a small white casserole dish
6. For the final layer, you can use breadcrumbs mixed with dried herbs (I used an Italian blend) and salt.
Or add sweet potato slices brushed with olive oil for a crunchy sweet potato top. Sprinkle some herbs and salt on top.


vegan alfredo bake being topped with breadcrumbs

7. Bake for 45-50 mins at 370 F.  Serve the Alfredo Bake as is warm in the ramekin. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before removing from the ramekin.

overhead shot of Vegan Sweet Potato Alfredo Bake in a white casserole dish

8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before removing from ramekin or serve in the ramekin.

side view of vegan sweet potato spinach alfredo bake on a white plate

Recipe Variations:

  • Add a Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil or vegan butter to the alfredo for a creamier sauce.
  • Skip the spinach.
  • Use other herbs and spices for sauce variations like chipotle flakes, ranch seasoning, etc.
  • Add other sliced veggies like Zucchini, cauliflower, eggplant, or mushrooms. For a meatier texture, add some crumbled steamed tempeh layers.


overhead shot of a single serving of vegan spinach Alfredo bake with two spoons on the side

This vegan Alfredo Bake is being shared at Ricki’s wellness weekend, Healthy Vegan Fridays. Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays

More vegan casserole recipes:

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2013 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in October 2019.

Recipe

Sweet Potato Mini Peppers Spinach Alfredo Bake

This Vegan Sweet Potato & Mini Pepper Alfredo Bake features a creamy Spinach Cashew Alfredo sauce that is so cheesy, rich and creamy! A gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free comfort food recipe that is big in flavor! Allergen Information: Dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, yeast-free, corn-free, gluten-free, grain-free, refined Oil-free

    Ingredients

    • 1 thinly sliced Sweet potato
    • Sliced Mini peppers
    • Sliced Tomatoes
    • Sliced Radish (optional)

    Spinach Alfredo:

    • 2.5-3 Tablespoons raw cashew flour (ground cashew)
    • 1/2 cup baby spinach (raw or blanched, or other blanched greens or omit)
    • 1/3 cup coconut milk
    • 1 garlic clove or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
    • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
    • black pepper (cayenne to taste)
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon liquid aminos
    • pinch of nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice/vinegar

    Instructions

    Alfredo:

    1. 1

      Blend all the ingredients of the Alfredo. Taste and adjust salt.

    2. 2

      The sauce thickens during baking so I did not cook it. You can nuke it in the microwave to thicken it a bit.

    3. 3

      Grease the ramekin if you plan to remove the bake.

    4. 4

      Add a little alfredo in the ramekin. top with sliced Sweet Potatoes, overlapping so it is a continuous layer.

    5. 5

      Top with mini peppers, tomato slices, radish, and drizzle enough alfredo to cover.

    6. 6

      If using a larger ramekin, add other veggies/mushrooms and sauce layer.

    7. 7

      Top with Sweet potatoes, tomato slices, more alfredo.

    8. 8

      For the final layer, you can use breadcrumbs mixed with dried herbs(I used italian blend) and salt.

    9. 9

      Or sweet potato slices brushed with olive oil for a crunchy sweet potato top. Sprinkle some herbs and salt on top.

    10. 10

      Bake for 45-50 mins at 370 F.

    11. 11

      Serve as is warm in the ramekin. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before removing from ramekin.

    Notes

    Variations: Add a Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil or vegan butter to the alfredo for creamier sauce. Skip the spinach. Use other herbs and spices for sauce variations like chipotle flakes, ranch seasoning etc. Add other sliced veggies like Zucchini, cauliflower, eggplant, Mushrooms. Add some crumbled steamed Tempeh layers. If making a larger portion, then bake at least an hour.