Kelly JensenThis Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole is a healthy meatless Thanksgiving or holiday side dish that is easy to make in the crockpot! Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.
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If you’re looking for a fantastic (and hands-off) meatless holiday side dish, this slow cooker green bean casserole is the perfect dish! It’s rich and creamy (from a simple cream of mushroom soup!) and is an easy side dish in the crock pot.
With our dual American/Canadian household, you better believe we celebrate Thanksgiving twice each year! I love prepping a big feast in early October for the Canadian celebration, and another one at the end of November for our American dinner. No holiday meal is complete without a creamy, luscious green bean casserole and this one hits the spot!
This Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole Recipe Is:
- Creamy
- Fresh
- Savory
- Simple to Make
- Flavorful
- Loaded with Vegetables
- Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten free!
A Great Vegetarian Holiday or Thanksgiving Side Dish
This slow cooker green bean casserole is a fantastic recipe for the holidays – add it to your Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Hanukah table and enjoy. This will be one crowd pleaser side recipe everyone will love. And this simple make-ahead dish is fantastic to prep ahead of time. If you’re bringing this to a holiday potluck or family feast, check out my Thanksgiving hostess gift guide, or Holiday Christmas Hostess Guide for a thoughtful & affordable gift for your host.
What’s In This Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole Recipe?
- Green Beans, Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic – I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Coconut Milk: I use unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, which I’d definitely recommend over lite coconut milk. The flavor makes this dish super rich and creamy without any dairy.
- I used unsweetened Almond Milk for my version of this recipe. I prefer almond milk, which Silk has a shelf-stable version that lasts up to a year in the pantry!
- Worcestershire Sauce: for that unbelievably rich umami flavor, but make sure you use a vegan variety if you don’t eat meat (some can contain anchovies). Annie’s makes a great vegan Worcestershire sauce you can buy here!
- Vegan & Gluten Free Fried Onions – these great french fried onions are gluten free and vegan, and contain no wheat or animal products.
- Gluten Free Panko Breadcrumbs for the topping: use this gluten-free if you avoid wheat… they have that amazing classic panko crunch, it’s unreal!
Make Green Bean Casserole Dairy Free for a Healthy Version
This dairy free green bean casserole recipe is a fantastic take on the classic without all the dairy. I’m all about making recipes plant-based and dairy free when I can. Dairy-free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. You can achieve total richness and creaminess with some simple swaps.
By building meals around dairy free and vegan pantry staples(like coconut milk in this dish!) and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegan recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.
More Vegetarian Holiday Side Dishes You’ll Love!
Meatless Baked Ziti Recipe (Vegetarian, Holiday Side Dish)
Honey Roasted Carrots Recipe (Vegetarian, Gluten Free Holiday Side)
Low Sodium Stuffing Recipe (Vegetarian & Gluten Free Option)
Get the Same Ingredients for this Gluten Free Vegetarian Green Bean Casserole in the Slow Cooker!
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
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Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
Equipment
- Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 pints mushrooms diced
- 2 lbs Fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 1 14 ounce can coconut milk full fat
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk or other milk alternative
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce make sure to use a vegan version
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs gluten free
- 2 cups fried onions divided
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil until shimmering on medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms, and saute on low for 8 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- To the same pot, fill with 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the fresh green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Beans should be a bright green color and slightly al dente. Drain, and add beans to the slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker: coconut milk, almond milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, GF breadcrumbs, and 1 cup of the fried onions (reserve a half cup of the green beans for top of casserole later).
- Mix and cook on high for 3-4 hours, until bubbling. Once finished, top with remaining fried onions and enjoy!
- Optional Step - Grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish and transfer green bean mixture into dish. Top with remaining fried onions, and broil for 5 minutes until the top begins to crisp.
Notes
Save Money on Organic Produce!
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here! If you think organic produce is too expensive... think again, and give Misfits Market a look!Nutrition
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