Vegan Rice Casserole (gluten free)
Kayla Cappiello
This vegan rice casserole is made with any type of rice, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy red pepper sauce. It’s easy to make and can be assembled and baked in just 30 minutes. Plus, it’s made with whole food ingredients, so it’s a healthy and satisfying option for the whole family. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, nut free and vegan.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Ingredients for the casserole:
- 3 cups frozen rice
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
Ingredients for the sauce:
- 2 red bell peppers sliced into 4 quarters
- 1 sweet onion sliced into 4 quarters
- 1/4 cup oat milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
On a lined baking sheet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Roast until the edges are charred. About 30 minutes depending on the side of the slices.
To make the sauce, combine the roasted red peppers, roasted onion, oat milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
In a 9×9 pan, combine the frozen rice, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and sauce.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Serve hot.