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A 9x13 spinach cheesy quinoa casserole topped with parsley and breadcrumbs and a wooden spoon on the counter next to the dish.
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Vegan Cheesy Spinach Quinoa Casserole (protein-packed!)

Nourishing, quick & easy one pan casserole packed with nutrition.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 356kcal
Author Danielle Brown
Cost $16

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bag chopped frozen spinach 12 oz
  • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt

Cashew Cream

  • 1.5 cups cashews raw
  • 1.5 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Cashew Cream:

  • In a high speed blender like a Vitamix, combine cashews, water, and salt.
  • Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

Casserole:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Into a large 9x13 casserole dish, add the onions, lentils, quinoa, parsley, vegetable broth, spinach, nutritional yeast, half of the cashew cream, and spices.
  • Stir well, then cover with foil and bake for about 60 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the lentils are soft.
  • Remove from the oven, spread the remaining half of the cashew cream over the top, and then add the breadcrumb mixture. Put under a low broil for a few minutes until the top is golden brown. Keep a close eye on it & be careful not to let it burn!
  • Garnish with more fresh parsley on top, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

  • I usually double the cashew cream recipe for a big batch so I have extra to use in other dishes throughout the week. It’s amazing stirred into pastas, soups, other casseroles/one pot dishes, or even used as a sour cream alternative.
  • Soak the cashews in boiling water for at least 10 minutes to soften them before blending for an even creamier cashew cream.
  • Rinse your lentils and quinoa before adding them to the casserole dish. It helps to remove any excess starch.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1242mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5810IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 6mg
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