🌈 Creamy Vegan Veggie Bake 🌱
This colorful, creamy vegan vegetable bake is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients and cozy comfort! 🥰 Perfect as a main course or hearty side dish, it’s loaded with crisp-tender veggies and a luscious herb sauce that ties everything together.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Veggie Layer:
🥦 2 cups broccoli florets
🌶️ 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
🧡 1 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
🥕 1 cup shredded carrots
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🧅 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
🍈 1 zucchini, sliced (optional)
For the Creamy Herb Sauce:
🥥 1 cup canned coconut milk (or any plant-based cream)
🌿 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
🌱 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧂 1 tsp salt
⚪ 1/2 tsp black pepper
🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice
🌾 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (to thicken)
Optional for Topping:
🧀 Vegan shredded cheese (optional but delicious!)
🍴 Instructions
Prep the Oven 🔥
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Assemble the Veggies 🥦🌶️🥕
In a large baking dish, add the broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and zucchini. Spread evenly.
Make the Creamy Sauce 🥣
In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, dill, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth and creamy.
Pour the Sauce 💧
Generously pour the creamy herb sauce over the veggies, making sure everything gets a nice coating.
Optional Cheese Layer 🧀
If using vegan cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the top for a golden, melty finish.
Bake ⏲️
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until the veggies are tender and slightly golden on top.
Serve and Enjoy! 🍽️
Let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired!
🌟 Tips & Variations
Add Protein: Toss in some cooked chickpeas or tofu cubes before baking for a full meal! 🍲
Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for a kick! 🔥
Low-Fat Version: Swap coconut milk for unsweetened almond milk + 1 tbsp tahini for creaminess without the richness.
🧡 Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
Calories: 180
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 16g
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 5g
This dish is vibrant, nourishing, and absolutely irresistible — just look at all those colors! 🌈✨ It’s guaranteed to brighten your table and make everyone ask for seconds. 🥰
