No Meat Tater Tot Casserole Vegetarian

Cozy up with this hearty and satisfying No Meat Tater Tot Casserole—a vegetarian twist on a classic comfort food! Packed with colorful veggies like carrots, celery, mushrooms, and frozen mixed vegetables, this casserole is layered with a creamy, herb-infused sauce made from almond milk and vegetable broth. It’s topped with a crispy, golden layer of tater tots and optional melted cheese, making it the ultimate no-meat dinner idea. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy vegetarian casserole is oven-baked to perfection in just under an hour and is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Best of all, it’s easily customizable to be vegan and gluten-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, etc.)
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups tater tots (frozen)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional, use dairy-free for vegan)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and chopped mushrooms, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.

Step 4

Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 2 minutes to thaw them slightly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat them evenly. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 6

Slowly pour in the vegetable broth and almond milk, stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Step 7

Stir in the soy sauce, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the vegetable mixture to a 9x13-inch casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the vegetable mixture, covering the entire surface.

Step 10

Sprinkle the optional cheddar cheese (dairy or non-dairy) over the tater tots for added flavor.

Step 11

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy on top.

Step 12

Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2573.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3508.8

Total Fat 204.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 256.4mg	0%
Sodium 10555.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 318.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 108.3g	0%

Vitamin D 174.0IU	0%
Calcium 2529.6mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 6462.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 35.9%