Vegan Tater Tot Casserole

This Vegan Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish, combining crispy tater tots with a savory vegetable and plant-based protein filling. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it's both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Frozen tater tots - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Yellow onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Mushrooms - 150 grams, sliced
• Cooked lentils - 1 cup
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegan cheese (optional) - 50 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
5. Add the cooked lentils, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
6. Transfer the vegetable and lentil mixture to a small baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Top the mixture with an even layer of frozen tater tots.
8. If using, sprinkle vegan cheese on top of the tater tots.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from lentils.
• Rich in fiber and vitamins from the variety of vegetables.

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