BEST Simple Vegan Thanksgiving Sides: Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Sauce Oil-Free, Sugar-Free

Recipes:

ROASTED GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH

1 medium head of cauliflower cut into florets
1/2 cup cashew cream (blend 1/4 cup soaked cashews and 1/2 cup water)
1 bulb of roasted garlic
2-4 tbsp chopped chives
3/4 1 tsp salt or to your taste
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

NOTE: For nut-free use coconut milk

Steam cauliflower until just soft. Combine remaining ingredients, except for chives in a food processor and blend into a mash potato consistency.

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

1 lbs of green beans cut into 1.5 inch pieces
4 oz diced mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped leeks (you can also use green onions)

SAUCE:

1 1/2 cups of cashews (soaked for min. 2 hours)
1 1/2 cups plant milk of choice
2 tbsp nutritional yeast (or 1 tbsp miso paste)
1 clove of garlic
1/2 tsp onion granules
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp salt or to taste
ground pepper to taste

NUT-FREE SAUCE:

¼ cup sunflower seeds ( soaked for 1+ hours)
1 ¼ cups or 15 oz. cannellini beans
1 cup broth or plant milk
2 tbsp nutritional yeast (or 1 tbsp miso paste)
1 clove of garlic
1/2 tsp onion granules
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp salt or to taste
ground pepper to taste

Combine sauce ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

Add green beans, mushrooms, and leeks to a casserole dish.

Add sauce and mix to combine. Cover and bake at 350 F for 45 mins, or until green beans are cooked.

If you find that your casserole is getting a little dry before your beans are cooked, you can add small amounts of plant milk or broth and continue baking.

Remove and top with almond flour bread crumbs. Optional to bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.

CRANBERRY SAUCE

12 oz. cranberries
1 cup date paste
1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp orange zest

Combine water and date paste and mix until smooth. Heat to a simmer and add cranberries and other ingredients.

Mix and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook until cranberries pop and crack. You can cook the cranberries longer if you prefer them soft.

Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool and thicken.

For a saucier consistency, pulse slightly with an immersion blender.

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Your videos are so helpful and thanks for sharing. I think some of us didn't go vegan because we didn't know what to replace our favorites with. Your videos have made all the difference. who knew there were so many delicious alternatives? With the holidays covered, the rest is going to be gravy. oil-free of course. lol

[greenlotus]

The green bean casserole always took a lot of steps to make it all from scratch. Your recipe is going to save me a ton of time, and dishes! 💚

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[wegotthis]

Since it’s Thanksgiving I’m sooo going for mashed potatoes (I don’t have them often either) and will try the mashed cauliflower another time😂 😋 These are great!!!

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[le-netteleveston]

You make it look so easy to do. Thank you for sharing this information with us.

[Millah]

What brand of food processor do you use?

[hoisetheprotector]

I love tasty sides and these look extremely tasty and healthy, thanks! 👍🏾

[C.L.Hinton]

That looks like the easiest, tastiest cranberry sauce ever! I had no idea it could be so simple to have it wfpb. That's going to be on my table, for sure. Thanks!

[christinegoodwin]

Ok Javant my children are cooking this year so I will make some of these and add to our gathering. Appreciate you and your time . Blessings and peace 🙏🏽❤️

[joebabbel]

Looks amazing!! Where do you buy your nutritional yeast?

[carolynedwards]

My cauliflower mash always came out too watery and I ended up puttting potatoes in to thicken it up. Now I see the trick is in how long you steam them. Thanks for sharing. 😅