Name: Vegan Vegetable Curry Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp ground mustard; 2 bay leaves (optional); 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 1 hot Indian green chili or serrano (finely chopped or add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne instead); 8 oz can of tomato purée ((unseasoned)); 14 oz can coconut milk (or 1 1/4 cup thick non dairy milk such as oat milk or cashew milk (1/4 cup cashews blended with 1 1/4 cup water)); 3/4 tsp salt; 3-4 cups chopped vegetables (such as cauliflower, green beans, butternut squash, or sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, zucchini, carrots, seasonal vegetables, etc, chopped to about 3/4 inch or similar sizes); Lemon Juice and cilantro for garnish

vegan vegetable casserole served in a bowl with rice and sprinkled with cilantro

I have been loving making casserole style meals like thjs lentil curry casserole lately and here’s is another one you will love! Easy vegan Vegetable Curry Casserole! Whenever I am looking for a delicious way to get my fill of veggies, I turn to this vegetable casserole! Tons of healthy colorful vegetables baked in an Indian style coconut curry sauce to make an incredibly flavorful meal that is made in one dish!

vegan vegetable casserole served with a side of rice

This veggie casserole is easy to make, gluten-free, vegan & makes a big big portion, perfect for feeding a family or for making ahead for a quick meal whenever hunger hits! Yes, you heard me – this healthy veggie casserole is perfect for meal prep! I like to make this casserole on Sunday or Monday, then eat it throughout the week with a side of rice, cauliflower rice ornaan!

What really brings this dish to life is the light and flavorful curry sauce to which we add a bunch of Indian spices! You can use coconut milk or cashew milk or other Alternate thick non-dairy milk.

ingredients for making vegan vegetable curry casserole

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Tofu Amritsari Masala.GF
Instant Pot Vegan Butter Chickin(soycurls). GF – Creamy, Delicious
Mushroom Matar Masala GF
Bombay Potato and Peas GF
Tofu in Spinach Curry – Palak Tofu GF

coconut milk – use full-fat coconut milk for a rich sauce or any other thick non-dairy milk such as oat milk or cashew milk if you want to lower the calories or don’t like coconut milk.
spices: a bold Indian spice mix containing coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, black pepper, paprika, ground mustard
onions, chili, and garlic – always a good base for any dish!
veggies: I use what I have sitting in my fridge and freezer! This time, a mix of bell peppers, cauliflower, green bean, and frozen squash.
Tomato purée for that wonderful color and for some plant-based umami

Tips:

Use whichever veggies you have. Think sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, zucchini, carrots, seasonal vegetables, etc, chopped to about 3/4 inch or similar sizes
I recommend full-fat coconut milk or cashew milk for the ultimate creaminess.
If you want to add some cool creaminess, top this dish with a dollop of coconut yogurt or vegan sour cream.
Cooking the casserole longer than 40 minutes will make the vegetables too soft so don’t overdo it.
Like it spicy? Spice up the casserole by adding some cayenne pepper.

How to make Vegan Curry Vegetable Casserole:

oil and indian spices in a white casserole dish

Add oil to baking dish, a 7×11 inch baking dish. Toss in the spices and mix.

oil, spices onion, chili and garlic in a white casserole dish

Add in the onion, garlic, green chili, and a good pinch of salt, and mix it, and spread out.

onion, garlic and spices baking in a white casserole dish

Put the baking dish in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 7-9 minutes, or until the onions are starting to turn golden.

onion, garlic and Indian spices baked in a casserole dish until golden brown

Move the dish from the oven and add in the tomato purée , non-dairy milk, and salt, and mix in.

tomato sauce and coconut milk being added to casserole dish to make vegetable casserole

veggies being added to pre-baked vegetable casserole

Add in the vegetables, and mix well to coat, and put the dish back in the oven to bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are done to preference.

Take the dish out of the oven, add a drizzle of lemon juice, and chopped cilantro for garnish. You can add in some pepper flakes as well. Serve it with some flatbread, or over rice.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS VEGAN VEGETABLE CASSEROLE?

This vegan vegetable casserole is best enjoyed

Over a plate of steamed basmati rice, or cauliflower rice
With some fresh bread or Vegan Naan Bread
with mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes

vegan curried vegetable casserole fresh out of the oven

Reheating and storing:

Leftovers of this vegetable curry casserole will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat your leftovers, place them in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave for 2 minutes.

Make a big batch!

You can easily double this recipe, just use a slightly larger casserole dish. However, you might need to add a few minutes to the cooking time. Instead of the ground spices, you can also use pre-mixed spices such as 1.5 tsp of garam masala, or 2 tsp curry powder, or berbere, or cajun spice blend, or Jamaican curry powder.