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Vegan & Gluten Free Quinoa Caprese Casserole

Equipment

  • pressure cooker for quinoa if desired

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 cups cooked quinoa 2 cups uncooked makes this amount.
  • 24 oz. marinara
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup dairy free heavy whipping cream alternative.
  • 2 tsp minced garlic or 2 fresh cloves
  • 2 8 oz. vegan mozzarella shreds
  • 1 large bunch of fresh chopped basil or 2 Tablespoons dried
  • 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F
  • Precook quinoa in instant pot or according to package directions on the stove top.
  • In a large sauté pan, pour in 1 jar of marinara and 1 can of tomato paste
  • Once tomato paste and marinara are warmed, add in garlic, heavy whipping cream alternative, 1 bag of vegan mozzarella shreds, fresh or dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir together until vegan shreds are melted or mixed well and remove from heat.
  • Add in cooked quinoa and stir until all ingredients are combined.
  • Spray 9 x 13 pan with cooking oil and pour in mixture.
  • Top with more vegan shreds and halved grape tomatoes if desired.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Garnish with more fresh chopped basil or a sprinkle of dried. 
  • Let cool for 10 minutes and serve.