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So in the pictures, this sweet potato bake has white sweet potatoes. There are several types of sweet potatoes, white, orange, purple. This will work with either of them.
This Vegan Alfredo Bake is like a grain-free lasagna for one!
This bake is like a no grain mini lasagne for 1, with the layers of sweet potatoes, mini peppers, tomatoes and alfredo which has been amped up with spinach.
You can add any thinly sliced up veggies like zucchini, cauliflower, eggplant, Mushrooms and more.
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Ingredients for this Vegan Sweet Potato Alfredo Bake:
- Nutritional yeast packs in tons of cheesy flavor and makes this Alfredo bake extra delicious so do not skip it.
- We use cashew flour to thicken this gluten-free alfredo sauce.
- Spinach lends this vegan cashew alfredo bake a beautiful green color and provides such a nice contrast to the layers of sweet potatoes and yams.
Substitutions for this Vegan Alfredo Bake recipe:
- I used cayenne pepper in the sauce because even my alfredo has to be spicy. Feel free to omit.:)
- You can add a layer of lasagna noodles if you want.
- If using a larger ramekin, add other veggies/mushrooms and sauce layers and bake for at least an hour.
How to make Sweet Potato, Mini Pepper & Spinach Alfredo Bake:
- Get veggies ready. and whip out the magic bullet. Make the alfredo sauce by blending all the ingredients of the alfredo. Taste and adjust salt level.
- The sauce thickens during baking so I did not cook it. You can put it in the microwave to thicken it a bit.
3. Grease the ramekin if you plan to remove the bake. Add a little alfredo in the greased ramekin and top with sliced sweet potatoes, letting them overlap to form a continuous layer.
4. Top the potatoes with mini peppers, tomato slices, radish, and drizzle enough alfredo to cover.
5. Top with sweet potatoes, tomato slices, more alfredo.
6. For the final layer, you can use breadcrumbs mixed with dried herbs (I used an Italian blend) and salt.
Or add sweet potato slices brushed with olive oil for a crunchy sweet potato top. Sprinkle some herbs and salt on top.
7. Bake for 45-50 mins at 370 F. Serve the Alfredo Bake as is warm in the ramekin. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before removing from the ramekin.
8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before removing from ramekin or serve in the ramekin.
Recipe Variations:
- Add a Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil or vegan butter to the alfredo for a creamier sauce.
- Skip the spinach.
- Use other herbs and spices for sauce variations like chipotle flakes, ranch seasoning, etc.
- Add other sliced veggies like Zucchini, cauliflower, eggplant, or mushrooms. For a meatier texture, add some crumbled steamed tempeh layers.
This vegan Alfredo Bake is being shared at Ricki’s wellness weekend, Healthy Vegan Fridays. Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays
More vegan casserole recipes:
- Lentil Rice Casserole with Chickpea Dumplings
- BBQ Lentil Casserole
- Vegan Spinach Florentine
- Quinoa Black Bean Casserole
Sweet Potato Mini Peppers Spinach Alfredo Bake
Ingredients
- 1 thinly sliced Sweet potato
- Sliced Mini peppers
- Sliced Tomatoes
- Sliced Radish, optional
Spinach Alfredo:
- 2.5-3 Tablespoons raw cashew flour, ground cashew
- 1/2 cup baby spinach, raw or blanched, or other blanched greens or omit
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1 garlic clove or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- black pepper, cayenne to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid aminos
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice/vinegar
Instructions
Alfredo:
- Blend all the ingredients of the Alfredo. Taste and adjust salt.
- The sauce thickens during baking so I did not cook it. You can nuke it in the microwave to thicken it a bit.
- Grease the ramekin if you plan to remove the bake.
- Add a little alfredo in the ramekin. top with sliced Sweet Potatoes, overlapping so it is a continuous layer.
- Top with mini peppers, tomato slices, radish, and drizzle enough alfredo to cover.
- If using a larger ramekin, add other veggies/mushrooms and sauce layer.
- Top with Sweet potatoes, tomato slices, more alfredo.
- For the final layer, you can use breadcrumbs mixed with dried herbs(I used italian blend) and salt.
- Or sweet potato slices brushed with olive oil for a crunchy sweet potato top. Sprinkle some herbs and salt on top.
- Bake for 45-50 mins at 370 F.
- Serve as is warm in the ramekin. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before removing from ramekin.
Notes
- Add a Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil or vegan butter to the alfredo for creamier sauce.
- Skip the spinach.
- Use other herbs and spices for sauce variations like chipotle flakes, ranch seasoning etc.
- Add other sliced veggies like Zucchini, cauliflower, eggplant, Mushrooms.
Add some crumbled steamed Tempeh layers. - If making a larger portion, then bake at least an hour.
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2013 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in October 2019.
I’ve tried this it was Soo delicious…. would it still taste good if I prep the gravy and veggies the night before and bake them for lunch the next day?
If making in 8×8 dish, what should I multiply the measurements? Thanks.
4 to 6 times
I am totally serious when I say that every time I use one of your recipes I say, “that’s one of the best things I’ve ever tasted!” This was amazingly delicious and a nice light meal. I made two of them, didn’t use any oil, subbed lacinato kale for spinach, and skipped the radish. I could easily eat the other one but I’m glad it was nice and light so that I have room for a Fully Raw carrot cupcake with orange vanilla cream frosting…courtesy of Fully Raw Kristina (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14KR2TEUBxU&feature=share).
wow..this looks sooo good!!! Loved the interesting recipe!
This looks so yummy!! I am going to make this on Sunday. Just gotta decide on what else to serve it with since our son can be really picky at times- maybe a lentil and almond roast would go well with it??