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Thanksgiving Casserole

Thanksgiving Casserole

A cozy, layered bake that captures all the flavors of Thanksgiving — creamy rice, savory mushrooms, herbed white beans, and a crisp bread-dressing topping. It’s warm, satisfying, and 100% plant-based.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Base Layer
  • 1 cup brown or wild rice cooked (about 3 cups cooked)
  • 1 tbsp veggie broth or water for sautéing
  • 1 cup mushrooms diced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste
White Bean Layer
  • 2 cups cooked white northern beans or 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup veggie broth
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Dressing Layer
  • 4 cups cubed whole-grain or sourdough bread lightly toasted
  • 1 cup low-sodium veggie broth add gradually for texture
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup small apples diced

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly mist or brush a 9x13 casserole dish with veggie broth.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions; set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, sauté onion, celery, and mushrooms in veggie broth for 5–7 minutes until softened. Season with herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the cooked rice in an even layer in your casserole dish. Top with the mushroom mixture.
  5. Combine beans, broth, and seasonings in a bowl, leaving them whole and lightly coated. Spoon evenly over the mushroom layer.
  6. In a large bowl, mix toasted bread cubes, onion, celery, herbs, and just enough broth to moisten. Don’t let it get soggy.
  7. Fold in pecans and apples.
  8. Sread dressing evenly over the bean layer. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes, until golden and crisp on top.
  9. Cool slightly before serving. Pair with mushroom gravy or cranberry sauce for a true holiday flavor.