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Vegan Scalloped Potatoes and Cauliflower with Jamaican Curry Spices. Curried Scalloped Potatoes. Vegan Potato Gratin. Easily made gluten-free and nut-free. Oil-free option
These Creamy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes are a quick, easy and crowd pleasing side. You can make these as decadent as you wish. I use almond milk and flour to make the creamy sauce that is well spiced with Jamaican Curry Spice Blend. I made up the Curry blend to my preference and it uses flavors from Jerk seasoning and the traditional Jamaican curry powder to get this amazing burst of flavor.
You will want to make double, triple batch of this blend and sprinkle it over everything! Just use whichever spices and herbs you have. There is tons of flavor with or without a few. Don’t let that long list of spices deter you. You need to make this atleast once! I dont use turmeric in my blend for a non yellow sauce. You can add turmeric. For a super quick Jamaican Curry Blend, use 1.5 to 2 tsp curry powder of choice and generous dashes of thyme, parsley, all spice, nutmeg and some lime zest. The topping is garlic, breadcrumbs and paprika. Use just garlic, or add some nutritional yeast for cheesy profile, or vegan parm. Yuhmmm.
More casseroles from the blog. This amazing Nacho Mac and Cheese Casserole, or a hearty Quinoa black bean cheddar casserole. Crowd pleasing Spinach florentine bake, and a holiday Sheldperd’s pie with chickpeas, veggies and sweet potatoes, Protein filled Spiced Lentil and Rice Casserole with Chickpea flour Dumplings.
This recipe is lightly inspired by Bryant Terry’s Curried Scalloped Potatoes.
If you make it do leave me a comment, or tag me #veganricha on Instagram! The recipe is easily doubled. Just double up the sauce ingredients. Adjust the flavor and spice during simmering if needed. Use all potatoes, or all cauliflower or other veggies. Add some curry spiced brown lentil layer in between to make this a meal.
Video: My Youtube Channel.
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes and Cauliflower with Jamaican Curry Spices
Ingredients
Gratin:
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 3.5 tbsp flour, Use rice flour to make it gluten-free, or use 1/4 cup cashews blended into the non dairy milk below
- 1 Tbsp Jamaican Curry Powder: Recipe below
- 2 cups unsweetened non dairy milk such as almond milk. Use coconut, soy for nut-free, cashew milk for richer sauce
- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt
- half a small head of cauliflower sliced into not more than 1/4 inch thick slices
- 2 medium yukon or russet potatoes thinly sliced, 1/8 inch thick
- 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
Breadcrumb topping: Optional
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs , (gluten-free if necessary)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp or more smoked paprika
Jamaican Curry Powder:
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp or more cayenne
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp or more allspice
- a good dash of cinnamon, ground nutmeg or clove, ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp lime zest, or add 1/2 tsp lime juice after roasting the spices and flour, mix in at Step 2.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200ºc. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
- Add flour and spice blend, lime zest and cook for a minute. If using lime juice, cook the spices and flour until roasted then add the lime juice and mix in for a few seconds.
- Add non dairy milk and mix well. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens. Taste carefully and adjust salt and spice and mix in. You can also fold in some nutritional yeast for cheesier flavor.
- Take off heat. Spread half of the sauce in a baking dish. Or reserve from the cast iron skillet.
- Layer the Cauliflower slices in a non overlapping layer. Or use more potatoes.
- Add a layer of potatoes. Spread the reserved sauce all over. Pour a 1/4 cup water/broth on the edges.
- Cover with foil and bake at 400 deg F / 200ºc for 20 minutes.
- Make the breadcrumb mixture by mixing everything in a bowl. Uncover the baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top. Alternatively, Sprinkle some paprika, salt, minced garlic and vegan parmesan.
- Bake another 15 to 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Use a knife to insert through all layers to check. Bake time depends on the thickness of the potatoes. Sprinkle frersh herbs of choice. Cool for 5 minutes then serve.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious! My dish didn’t look very appealing, as it had a greenish hue. I added nutritional yeast; maybe that affected the color. However, the flavor is really good.
if the potatoes were stored too cold (below 40 degrees F) then they can turn black. or Sometimes the potato reacts with the pan or aluminum foil causing the mixture to turn grey, also it could be the iron level in tap water. also oxidation- I’ve had them change color if they’re exposed to the air without any coating.
What is the vegetable broth supposed to be for? It wasn’t in the instructions, so I didn’t use it, but it’s listed in the ingredients. And how exactly do you cut cauliflower into 1/4-inch slices? When I tried to slice it, it basically turned into a big crumbly mess.
I chop into large florets and then slice the florets. You want to slice so that some of the stem is on the slice. So the stem area will be thinner than floret on the slice. Even if it crumbles, it will be fine as everything will be covered in sauce
Hi. I’m ace this a it was delicious but the potatoes turned grey color. Any ideas?
if the potatoes were stored too cold (below 40 degrees F) then they can turn black. or Sometimes the potato reacts with the pan or aluminum foil causing the mixture to turn grey, also it could be the iron level in tap water. also oxidation- I’ve had them change color if they’re exposed to the air without any coating.
My daughter tried it today. It didn’t turn out anywhere near what is shown in the video. She used measuring cups and measuring spoons to measure the flour and almond milk. The initial paste was very runny. The video didn’t even say to cover it with the foil before putting it in the oven. She used the video to make it. When I checked the written recipe, it said to cover it before baking. Disappointed! Waste of electricity and veggies☹️
Oh no. I’m sorry it didn’t turn out. The sauce should thicken during baking even if it was a bit runny to begin with. What was the final consistency of the sauce and the potatoes? Maybe you just needed to bake it a little longer? Stoves, pans differ and might have needed longer cooking. Even with a runnier sauce it’s still is a very edible dish. Some 40 people have already tried it and tagged me in social media and their dishes usually look pretty similar to mine. Can you send me a picture on either my Facebook or Instagram? I can probably help troubleshoot what went wrong from the pic
Hi Richa! Can this be made the day before then baked the next day? Thanks.
yes you can assemble the sauce and veggies, cover and refrigerate. he sauce will thicken a lot when stored, so you might have to add additional non dairy milk( drizzle some on top and the sides) before baking.
This is truly a keeper. I made this for Sunday dinner and it was a hit. I used cashews in place of flour. The flavors and creaminess are perfect. I was surprised that the flavors would work but it taste so heavenly. I also added some nooch. Thanks, Richa. It’s a classy, comforting dish.
Made this for dinner last night! Very delicious and the sauce is amazing! I also broiled for about 5 minutes and used panko for the topping and vegan parmesan.
Beautiful dinner this evening, guilt free, earth friendly, simple and delicious. Love your work 🙂 Thank you xx
thanks!!