What items do we substitute to turn that traditional Green Bean Casserole into a Vegan Green Bean Casserole?
I say the key is: LOVE.
But ingredient wise, I think the two most important items are Arrowroot and Coconut Creamer. These are great vegan substitutes to thicken up and make YUM the liquid that creates a mushroom soup like consistency in your Green Bean Casserole.
Which would you rather add as the base for your green beans?
“THE ONE TO YOUR RIGHT CHEF”!
I hear ya. I feel ya!
It’s amazing what a little arrowroot mixed with a bit of water will do to thicken up any sauce. It’s like a miracle! lol
The only mistake you can make is to add too much arrowroot. So add it a little at a time until you get your expected consistency.
And guess what else? You can caramelize onions, shallots and mushrooms, throw in some chopped garlic before you add your Coconut Creamer and some broth (in this case vegetable broth) and now this not only looks good, but it tastes good too.
Yeah. We eat with our eyes. But the thing about this Vegan Thanksgiving that you must do? You have to deliver the flavor. And you have to find ways to do it with things that come out of the ground.
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So now you know how to do your own Vegan Green Bean Casserole, and also how to get in touch with me.
My slogan is: “If you like to cook or eat, we probably should meet”! So if you’re in San Diego, what better gift to give than the promise of a cooking class or wine dinner at your home, to all the people you owe dinner invitations to? And find something you can give that means you have a fabulous night yourself, and everyone remembers you for throwing good parties?
There’s none. We’ll have a blast!
As my gift to you, if you order an event before December 24th 2012, I will throw in a two hour trip to the supermarket with you, showing you how to pick fruits and vegetables, plus cluing you in on the best value, the best prices, and the best products to buy to make that meal. And guess what? The recipes are always on ChefMarian.com, so you can make them over and over again. If you run into a stumbling block, I am a phone call away and I will walk you thru it over the phone, NO CHARGE!
Happy Holidays!
Happy Eating,
Chef Marian
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858-224-2550