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Potato and Meatballs Casserole Vegan Caserola de chiftelute vegetale cu cartofi reteta

Potato and 'Meatballs' Casserole

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Are you craving a comforting, delicious and meal-prep friendly dish? Don't worry, I got your back with this awesome recipe for potato and meatballs casserole! Give it a try, it's incredibly good and easy to make!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 +
Calories 526 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the meatballs:
  • 2 cups chickpeas
  • 3 Tbsp chickpea liquid
  • 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 4 Tbsp water = vegan egg mixture
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs - use GF if needed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 Tbsp thick soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • olive oil for frying
  • For the casserole:
  • ½ cup finely chopped cauliflower
  • 3 potatoes peeled, boiled and sliced
  • 1 cup shredded vegan cheese
  • For the basic white sauce:
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour - use GF if needed
  • 2 cups soy milk
  • ⅕ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the sauce:
  • Add the oil to a saucepan on medium heat.
  • Add the flour and stir in with a whisk.
  • Add the soy milk and continue to stir and whisk.
  • Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper and cook until thick. Set aside.
  • Heat the oven to 200 C.
  • Add all meatballs ingredients to a food processor (except the olive oil) and pulse until well-combined and a thick paste forms.
  • Form the balls - about ½ Tbsp each.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high, add the meatballs and quick-fry until they just start to crisp. Set aside.
  • To make the casserole:
  • Lay the potato slices in a single layer on the bottom of the casserole dish, and a layer on the sides.
  • Top with meatballs and place the rest of the potato slices between the meatballs, walls-like.
  • Add cauliflower.
  • Cover with the vegan Bechamel sauce and vegan grated cheese.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden on the edges.
  • Broil for about 5 minutes for a crispy top.
  • Serve with some fresh greens on the top. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcalCarbohydrates: 66gFat: 23gFiber: 16gSugar: 12g
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