Vegan Tater Tot Hotdish

Vegan Tater Tot Hotdish is a comforting and hearty dish that brings together crispy tater tots and a savory mixture of vegetables and lentils in a creamy, dairy-free sauce. Perfect for a cozy meal, this dish is both satisfying and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• Frozen tater tots - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Yellow onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 small, diced
• Cooked green lentils - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 150 ml
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add diced onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in the cooked lentils, vegetable broth, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
4. Transfer the lentil and vegetable mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
5. Top the mixture with frozen tater tots, arranging them in a single layer.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from lentils.
• Contains a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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