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Creamy Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Creamy Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole: master this creamy vegan version with a rich cashew mushroom sauce. Perfect for holidays or a comforting weeknight side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup raw cashews (unroasted and unsalted)
  • 2 cups water (divided, plus more for steaming beans)
  • 16 ounces fresh green beans (trimmed and halved)
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil (or your preferred neutral flavored cooking oil)
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
  • Blend raw cashews and 1 cup water until smooth; set aside.
  • Steam trimmed green beans for 5 minutes until tender, then rinse with cold water and dry.
  • Sauté sliced cremini mushrooms with salt in avocado oil for 10 minutes until tender.
  • Add vegan butter and minced garlic to mushrooms, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add red wine vinegar.
  • Sprinkle all-purpose flour over mushrooms, combine for 1 minute, then add 1 cup water and pepper, stirring until sauce thickens.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.