Name: Gluten & Dairy-Free Creamy Asparagus Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; ⅔ cup gluten-free bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup raw cashews; 1 cup chicken broth; ¼ cup nutritional yeast; ¾ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons bacon bits; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds; 2 teaspoons dairy-free margarine, melted

Embrace the vibrant flavors of spring with this comforting yet wholesome Asparagus Casserole. Designed for those avoiding gluten and dairy, this dish features tender asparagus enveloped in a creamy cashew sauce, topped with a crunchy, flavorful breadcrumb mixture. Nutritional yeast lends a delightful cheese-like taste, making this casserole a satisfying and guilt-free indulgence.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 7 x 11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Combine bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the bread crumb mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with asparagus spears and season lightly with salt. Reserve remaining bread crumbs for the topping. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Combine raw cashews, chicken broth, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Blend at medium-high speed until mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Add egg white and blend at medium-high speed for 1 more minute. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Spread blended contents evenly over the asparagus spears, and top with bacon, sliced almonds, and reserved bread crumbs. Drizzle melted margarine over the top. (5 minutes)