12 Comforting Paleo Casseroles

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This collection of Paleo casserole recipes is sponsored by Foodie.com.

I don’t know about you, but when it’s cold and dreary and gray outside all I want to eat are warm, comforting, indulgent foods. The gooey-er and creamier the better.

Only when you don’t eat dairy, the gooey-creamy factor drops significantly. Same can be said when you don’t eat pasta. But it doesn’t have to be that way – over the course of a few years of creative eating, we’ve stumbled upon a few favorites that satisfy the comfort factor without needed the dairy or gluten. Of course, I could always use a few more winter go-tos. Here are a few Paleo {aka fits our gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free family requirements} casseroles that sound like they’d fit the bill.

paleo casseroles

Sneak peak of what’s included:

  • Blueberry French Toast Casserole {yes please}
  • Creamy Spaghetti Squash Chicken Casserole
  • Spicy Southwestern Casserole
  • Broccoli and Chicken Casserole

 

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by Heather at Foodie.com

Do you have a favorite Paleo casserole?

The Ultimate Vegan Veggie Lasagna

Recipe

If there was one food I could not live without, it’d have to be lasagna.

vegan lasagna

There’s something so comforting about it- it’s the quintessential casserole.

vegan lasagna recipe

One dish; tons of flavors. Warm gooey cheese that oozes out the side and zesty marinara that coats just about any combination of vegetables.

vegan vegetable lasagna

It’s the perfect dish. Unless, of course, you don’t eat cheese. Then what? I’ve yet to encounter a “warm, gooey” tofu…and the fake vegan dairy free cheese just doesn’t cut it in this classic comforting dish.

vegan vegetable lasagna vegetable

But after many trials and errors, I have a solution for you. Welcome back, warm, gooey lasagna.

{Psst…the husband didn’t know it was dairy free until I told him the next day…oops. Winking smile}

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Ultimate Vegan Lasagna

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1 can cannellini beans
  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for 30 mins
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 T lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 1 T basil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste + freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

For the Rest

  • 4 cups marinara {favorite homemade or jarred}
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 pint mushrooms sliced
  • Other veggies: zucchini onion, etc.
  • 1/4 cup almonds ground
  • 1 lb lasagna noodles
  • Italian seasoning
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. Combine filling ingredients in food processor and blend. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  3. Saute vegetables over medium high heat until slightly browned or cooked. Drain excess liquid. Season veggies with pepper & Italian seasoning.
  4. Layer marinara, noodles, filling, and veggies in 9 x 13 casserole dish. Alternate until all ingredients used.
  5. Top with ground almonds & Italian seasoning or basil.
  6. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes covered; uncover & bake 15 minutes more. Optional: Broil under high heat for last 5 minutes.

{I LOVE this lasagna with homemade fire-roasted marinara. Mmm.}

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