Vegan Beef Zucchini Casserole
This Vegan Beef Zucchini Casserole is a hearty & delicious dinner idea. You get rice, veggies & plant protein in one tasty dish!
Equipment
- 2-quart baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 bags Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 2 medium zucchini cubed
- 12 ounces vegan beef crumbles see notes
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 15-ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 7 ounces shredded vegan mozzarella separated
- fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Fill a pot with water. Submerge 2 bags of rice in the water and bring to a boil (uncovered) for 8-10 minutes. Remove with a fork or tongs and allow to drain in a strainer.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the veggies, beef crumbles & dry seasonings and cook down for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the sun-dried tomatoes & fire roasted tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, pour in the rice & 1/2 of the cheese and toss until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and place in the oven (uncovered) for 30 minutes - turn the oven to broil for the last few minutes for a crispier top. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Spoon onto plates, top with fresh basil and enjoy!
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Notes
- I used Trader Joe's vegan beef crumbles. You could also sub cooked lentils or a can of kidney beans.
- To freeze: prep the recipe all the way up until the baking step. Allow to cool completely, cover and place in the freezer. To reheat, place the frozen casserole in a 375 degree oven (covered) for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 30 minutes, or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g