“Chicken” Poppy Seed Vegan Casserole

Name: “Chicken” Poppy Seed Vegan Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 710 milliliters fresh baby spinach leaves; 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 1 teaspoons celery seed (optional); 2 no-chicken” vegan bouillon cubes (if they are the double size kind, be sure to use just one); 59 milliliters dairy-free margarine, melted; 57 grams packages Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Chickn Strips, thawed, and cut into bite size pieces (or substitute 1 pound chicken-flavored seitan, purchased or homemade); 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 237 milliliters unsweetened soymilk; 170 grams vegan buttery crackers (such as Late July or Ritz), crushed; 227 grams vegan sour cream alternative; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour (I use white whole wheat because thats what I keep on hand)

“Chicken” Poppy Seed Vegan Casserole might be just the side dish you are searching for. This dairy free recipe serves 8. One serving contains 335 calories, 4g of protein, and 28g of fat. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up baby spinach leaves, vegan buttery crackers, poppy seeds, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of margarine.

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Whisk in the flour until well combined.

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All Purpose Flour

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Whisk

Whisk in the soymilk and crushed bouillon cubes and cook, whisking continually, for 2 to 3 minutes or until thick. Lower the heat if sauce seems to be cooking too fast.Stir in celery seed, if using, and set aside to cool to room temperature.

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Sauce

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Soymilk

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Whisk in the sour cream alternative.

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Sour Cream

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Sprinkle the chopped Chick’n Strips or seitan evenly over the bottom of the casserole dish. Cover with a layer of water chestnuts.

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Water Chestnuts

Seitan

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Pour the sauce over the top and spread evenly to cover the chicken and water chestnuts.In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine the 1/4 cup melted margarine with the Ritz Cracker crumbs.

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Water Chestnuts

Cracker Crumbs