Southern Sunset Skillet Casserole

A close-up of a healthy vegan meal with baked potatoes, broccoli, and falafel on a white plate.
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Southern Sunset Skillet Casserole

This Southern-inspired vegan skillet casserole combines the warmth of the American South with the freshness of the Midwest, featuring roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a crunchy cornbread topping.

šŸ½ļø Vegan šŸŒ American šŸ“Š Easy ⭐ 4.5/5 (812 reviews)
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25m
Prep
šŸ”„
35m
Cook
āŒ›
60m
Total
šŸ‘„
4
Serves
šŸ”„
540
Cal/Serving

šŸ›’ Ingredients

  • 1 can Black beans
  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 1 box Cornbread mix
  • 1 cup Non-dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk, cornbread mix, and apple cider vinegar.

  6. 6

    Pour the wet ingredients over the skillet mixture and stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with additional cornbread mix if desired.

  8. 8

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.

  9. 9

    Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

šŸ’” Pro Tips

To make this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use a gluten-free cornbread mix. You can also customize the dish by adding your favorite vegan protein sources, such as tofu or tempeh.

šŸ“Š Nutrition per Serving

540
Calories
22g
Protein
65g
Carbs
24g
Fat
8g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
620mg
Sodium
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