Vegan Zucchini Cornbread Casserole

The Vegan Zucchini Cornbread Casserole is an amazing dish for vegans. You will require 55 minutes for its making. The products that we utilize for this recipe are all plant-based. This recipe for Vegan Zucchini Cornbread Casserole is easy. We utilize sweet corn, zucchini, and cornmeal. This dish feels fulfilling and light at the same time. When we include zucchini in this recipe, we get the moisture in the casserole as well as softness. There is nothing advanced about this recipe; it needs minimal preparation steps and equipment at the same time. You can prepare this casserole for family dinners, lunches, gatherings, occasions, events, or celebrations.

STATS:

• Number of calories: 180 kcal
• Prep duration: 15 minutes
• Cook duration: 40 minutes
• Total duration: 55 minutes
• Portion size: 1 square
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Main / Side
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 8

EQUIPMENT:

• Oven
• Large mixing bowl
• Baking dish (8×8-inch)
• Whisk
• Measuring spoons & cups
• Box grater
• Medium mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

• One tbsp baking powder
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• One cup all-purpose flour
• Half a teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• One cup unsweetened plant-based milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Two tablespoons neutral oil
• 1½ cups zucchini (grated & lightly squeezed)
• One cup corn kernels (drained)
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CORNMEAL:

• We utilize this product since it is the main ingredient for this cornbread casserole. Sweetness comes along with the use of cornmeal. The consistency also becomes very nice with its use. For an alternative, use fine polenta.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• All-purpose flour can help in mixing all the products for this dish. You may also consider the use of whole wheat flour for substitution.

ZUCCHINI:

• Another core ingredient for this recipe is zucchini, which is nutritious, and it creates a softer casserole dish. We also get moisture from the addition of zucchini. You may also use carrot (grated) for substitution.

PLANT-BASED MILK:

• This casserole dish will maintain its moisture due to the addition of plant-based milk, which is an essential choice in vegan recipes. For substitution, you may use any sort of vegan milk.

SUGAR:

• Sweetness level will definitely improve with the addition of this component. Using maple syrup or coconut sugar is also an option.

OIL:

• Oil is also an ingredient that helps in maintaining the soft consistency of the casserole. If you do not require oil in this recipe, you can utilize unsweetened apple sauce instead.

CORN KERNELS:

• These look nice inside the casserole after the baking process. These also help in improving the consistency of the overall casserole. Peas are also an alternative idea.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

• This is useful in doing a reaction along with baking soda. This combination lifts the casserole when it bakes. White vinegar also works fine.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Your oven needs to be warmed up to 180°C.
2. Then, oil the baking dish a little bit.
3. Combine the dry components inside a mixing bowl, except the corn kernels.
4. Inside another mixing bowl, mix the wet ingredients except the zucchini.
5. Slowly combine the mixtures from both bowls.
6. Include corn kernels and zucchini as well.
7. After you finish making the final mixture, place it in the baking dish.
8. The baking time for this casserole is 40 minutes.
9. Rest the casserole for 10 minutes.
10. Enjoy your fresh and tasty casserole.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can pair this casserole with some salad.
• Make some soup out of lentils and enjoy your casserole with some warm soup.
• For decoration, cut some avocados into clean slices and place them above the casserole.
• Placing roasted veggies on the side of this casserole will also work fine.

TIPS:

• Before including zucchini in the mixture, exclude extra liquid from it.
• Slow and gradual mixing will keep the mixture lighter.
• You may also use herbs in the batter before baking it.
• Do not rush the cutting of the casserole; let it cool down first.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• The storage limit for this casserole in the fridge is only 4 days inside a sealed vessel.

FREEZER:

• Make separate pieces of the casserole and then freeze them for only 2 months.

FAQs:

Will the casserole become sweet?

• The flavor will be mostly savory, but lightly. The casserole will have a little bit of sweetness as well due to the sweet products.

Will spices work fine for this?

• You may include cumin, chili flakes, or even paprika.

What can I use instead of oil?

• Using applesauce will work fine for your casserole.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Portion size: 1 cup

Serving: 1

Protein: 5 grams

Total carbs: 28 g

Net carbs: 23 grams

Fiber: 5 g

Calories: 180 kcal

Total fat: 5 grams

Iron: 1.8 g

Calcium: 90 grams

Sodium: 280 g

Potassium: 260 grams

Vitamin A: 450 IU