Description
This Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole is a hearty and creamy dish that satisfies that itch for comfort food while being completely healthy, gluten-free, and vegan! This quick dish only takes 30 minutes to make, including the time it takes to whip up the cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups riced broccoli
- 1 cup cheese sauce (from this recipe)
For the topping:
- 2 slices gluten free bread, torn into pieces (some gf breads are not vegan)
- 2 teaspoons vegan butter OR oil of choice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Pinch white pepper
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, add all of the topping ingredients. Process until well combined and the bread has become course breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the onions and sauté until translucent. Add in the garlic and sauté another 30 seconds.
- Add in the broccoli rice and sauté until softened and bright green. Stir in the rice and cook to warm. Add in the cheese sauce and warm through. Remove from the heat.
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and top with breadcrumbs. Set the oven broiler to high, and broil until the tops are golden brown. Serve.
Notes
This recipe calls for broccoli rice. I purchase my broccoli rice at Trader Joe's in the produce section. If you cannot find premade broccoli rice, you can make your own by pulsing peeled broccoli stems in the food processor until it is the size of rice OR you can substitute with cauliflower rice.
The cheese sauce recipe makes more than is required for the Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole. I recommend using it in one of the ways I list in the post above. You can't go wrong.
