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Home » Side Dish » Creamy Zucchini Casserole (Vegan, Gluten Free).

Creamy Zucchini Casserole (Vegan, Gluten Free).

Jun 14, 2021 · Modified: Jul 5, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 2 Comments

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Use your summer harvest to make this amazing creamy zucchini casserole! This is the tastiest way to enjoy zucchini – in a flavorful dairy free sauce topped with crispy garlic breadcrumbs.

plate of zucchini casserole

We’re heading into zucchini season soon! Did you know that there is actually a holiday called, “National Sneak Some Zucchini on Your Neighbor’s Porch Day?”

It’s true! If you want to celebrate, it’s on August 8. For anyone who’s grown zucchini in their garden, you know that there comes a point in the summer when you just can’t pick them and eat them fast enough!

July and August are a good time to make all the zucchini recipes – like this lemon pasta, gluten free ratatouille, or the best vegan zucchini muffins. You also need to try this delicious dairy free zucchini casserole.

sliced zucchini and onions in a blue casserole dish

Tender zucchini are sauteed with onions, then covered with a delicious, cheesy, dairy free sauce. Then you top the whole dish with crunchy gluten free breadcrumbs, and you have a winning recipe! This is a great way to get kids to eat and enjoy zucchini.

This casserole is the perfect side dish to serve alongside gluten free meatloaf or this easy shrimp and tomato pasta. You could also round out this meal with simple grilled chicken breasts and baked potatoes.

Can I use a different vegetable in this dish?

I think zucchini works best here, but you could try this with cauliflower or a variety of veggies like mushrooms, potatoes, and peas.

zucchini casserole with breadcrumbs

Where can I find gluten free breadcrumbs?

I prefer to make my own gluten free breadcrumbs. It’s easy to do, and it’s a great way to use up the ends of loaves of bread.

You can find gluten free breadcrumbs in the store – but be sure to read the labels – breadcrumbs can contain other allergens like dairy, tree nuts, soy, or sesame.

Can I make this ahead of time?

If you make this casserole ahead of time, I would recommend just making the zucchini portion first. Refrigerate it overnight, then make the breadcrumbs and top the casserole with them when you reheat it the next day. That way the breadcrumbs won’t get soggy.

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Creamy Zucchini Casserole (Vegan, Gluten Free).

This creamy zucchini casserole is the best way to use up that garden zucchini! A flavorful sauce and crunchy bread crumb topping makes this irresistible!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword creamy, vegan comfort food
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 342 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweet onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup vegan buttery spread
  • 3 Tablespoons gluten free flour blend
  • 1 ½ cups non-dairy milk I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • 4 ounces vegan mozzarella cheese shreds I used Daiya mozzarella shreds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cups zucchini sliced
  • 2 cups gluten free garlic breadcrumbs
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Place the chopped sweet onion and vegan buttery spread in a pot, and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add the zucchini, and cook for about 5 minutes until it is crisp-tender, and looks bright green.

  4. Add the gluten free flour, and stir for a minute. Add the non-dairy milk, vegan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and continue to stir for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Don't bring to a boil.

  5. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish, and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

  6. If you are making your own bread crumbs, you can make them while the casserole is in the oven.

  7. Top the casserole with bread crumbs and bake for another 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for about 4 days.

If you want to make this ahead of time, keep the breadcrumbs separate, and top the casserole with them when you are ready to heat and serve this dish.

I like to use my homemade gluten free bread crumbs for this recipe, but if you have a store bought brand you prefer, feel free to use that!

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Zucchini Casserole (Vegan, Gluten Free).
Amount per Serving
Calories
342
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
737
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
340
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
1117
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
 
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
118
mg
12
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Krista Poolpeace

    June 21, 2021 at 5:15 am

    5 stars
    So delicious even my husband ate it and there was no meat in it! haha he loved it too.

    Reply
  2. Darryl

    June 14, 2021 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    Creamy, light and delicious-reminds me of my mom’s casseroles!

    Reply

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