Vegan Cheesy Spinach Bake

Indulge in the creamy, comforting goodness of this Vegan Cheesy Spinach Bake, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh spinach and layered with a velvety sauce made from unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and tahini, this bake delivers all the cheesy flavor you crave—without the dairy. Topped with juicy roasted cherry tomatoes and golden breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch, every bite is bursting with texture and flavor. Quick to prepare and oven-baked to perfection in just 30 minutes, this vegan casserole is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation. Serve it as a standalone entrée or pair it with your favorite side dishes for a complete, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh spinach
• 240 ml unsweetened almond milk
• 60 grams nutritional yeast
• 45 grams tahini
• 30 grams cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 150 grams cherry tomatoes
• 60 grams breadcrumbs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Rinse and roughly chop the fresh spinach.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted, approximately 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the almond milk, nutritional yeast, tahini, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Whisk the mixture continuously over medium heat until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat.

Step 7

Combine the wilted spinach with the cheesy sauce, ensuring all spinach is well coated.

Step 8

Transfer the spinach mixture into a greased baking dish.

Step 9

Halve the cherry tomatoes and spread them evenly over the spinach mixture in the baking dish.

Step 10

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top to create a crust.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and the bake is heated through.

Step 12

Allow to cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1148.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1358.5

Total Fat 62.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3977.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.3g	0%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Protein 69.8g	0%

Vitamin D 89.1IU	0%
Calcium 4438.6mg	0%
Iron 16097.0mg	0%
Potassium 1900.0mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 39.3%