The leaves are finally starting to change color, which means fall has arrived and we can indulge in delicious, comforting and warm casseroles, soups, stews and more. We love this time of year in part because of the food we can enjoy, like the countless meat and dairy free dishes we have here on One Green Planet. Nope, eating a plant-based diet does not mean you have to give up favorite dishes for fall like creamy, cheesy casseroles! Here are some cheesy full favorites, made vegan style.
1. Broccoli Cheese Pasta Bake
This vegan take on the classic broccoli pasta bake is just as cheesy and scrumptious as the original.
2. Cheesy Vegan Mac n’ Yeast
Thanks to nutritional yeast, you can make one mean mac n’ cheese without the milk, butter and dairy cheese.
3. Creamy Potato Cauliflower Soup
Do you love creamy, cheesy potato soup? You must try this recipe, which calls for nutritional yeast and vegan Parmesan-style cheese.
4. Cheezy Spinach & Cilantro Rice
This tasty alternative to cheesy rice includes spinach and cilantro.
5. Cheesy Sprouted Brown Rice With Baby Spinach and Mushrooms
For this recipe, you will mix brown rice with a creamy, non-dairy cheesy sauce, sauteed onions, mushroom and spinach, and a little spice from red pepper flakes. Delicious!
6. Cheesy Leek and Poato Gratin
There’s something about the wafting smell of a creamy, cheesy casserole that’s almost finished baking in the oven. It’s so comforting and a sure-fire way to bring everyone to the table.
7. Vey Vegan Mac n’ Cheese
Because you can never get enough mac n’ cheese, here is another recipe to try. This one calls for nutritional yeast and tahini.
8. Quick and Cheesy Uncheese Sauce
Try putting this quick and easy sauce over steamed broccoli. It’s just like your childhood favorite, but without the dairy!
9. Creamy Rotini Alfredo With Asparagus and Peas
Load up this creamy alfredo dish with plenty of veggies. The recipe calls for asparagus, scallions, onions and peas, but feel free to add zucchini, carrots or other veggies that you prefer.
10. Spinach Artichoke Dip
This is a perfect dish to make right now during football season! Invite some friends over, turn on the game, grab the chips and you’re set.
11. Vegan Hot Corn Dip
This is another dip that is perfect to serve to guests for a football Sunday.
12. Ooey-Gooey Vegan Baked Ziti
If you have a household of cheesy pasta lovers, try putting this on the table. It’s so ooey-gooey that they probably won’t know it’s vegan!
Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home
Reducing your meat intake and incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is known to Support various health benefits, including reducing chronic inflammation, improving heart health, enhancing mental well-being, achieving fitness goals, meeting nutritional needs, managing allergies, and promoting gut health, among others. Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer, and has many side effects.
For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend grabbing our favorite plant-based cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes, it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.
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