vegan GF green bean casserole | hot for food

[@jenniferlynch4420]

Thank you so much for just eating like a normal person who also happens to be vegan! It's so hard to find recipes out there that are vegan and not also some other extreme (like no oil/no salt/no fat/HCLF/etc) I just want to eat a vegan diet, I don't care about it being crazy healthy! =P

[@hotforfood]

+Jennifer Lynch YASSS... you're welcome :)

[@Mysasser1]

Sub to The Edgy Veg!

[@perfumaphilia3246]

Yes, thank you! Veganism is about giving up animal products, not being the health police! Animals being spared pain and suffering is their RIGHT, not our CHOICE. Eating healthy or unhealthy IS our choice.

[@idahval]

+Jennifer Lynch Agreed. I do care about health, bit HCLF is bullshit :P

[@lexilostinwonderland493]

I definitely agree

[@lowcountryhooper]

I don't use cashew cream often enough to keep them soaking in the fridge so I keep some pre-soaked ones in the freezer. I soak 2 cups at a time for 24 hours in the fridge, then drain them and freeze them. When I need them, I pull out what I need and soak them in room temp water for 5 minutes and they are ready to go.

[@geema2281]

lowcountryhooper great tip thank you!

[@kirbierose2589]

I made this yesterday and just want to say OMG I LOVE YOU. This was AMAZING. I made the normal amount of sauce but half the green beans. I also used frozen green beans that I warmed and drained the night before. After I made everything in the pan, I put it in a little casserole dish, topped it with store-bought crispy onions (they're vegan) and threw it in the oven for five minutes. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. I like the mushy texture, it feels just like the green bean casserole I've been used to all these years. I had extra cashew cream so I used it in my mashed potatoes with dill and salt and topped it with tofurkey gravy. This was my first vegan thanksgiving and it was incredible, didn't miss out on one thing :)

[@hotforfood]

+Kirbie Parker sounds pretty amazing! YA I heard the store bought onions were vegan. So cool!

[@kirbierose2589]

hot for food I bet it would have been even better with your onion recipe. But I was running around like crazy yesterday haha!

[@annarose2672]

YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to attempt my first vegan Thanksgiving this year and this looks like the best green bean casserole!

[@e.g.2296]

I must be the only one in the world who likes green beans soft and not crunchy.

[@hotforfood]

yup! haha

[@RedRobotCake]

No worries, I do too! I'm going to try something new and test out Lauren's way this time around! :]

[@lowcountryhooper]

Edith Galin I like mine mushy too.

[@geema2281]

Edith Galin i like mine southern style too! boiled forever with a hammock yeah!

[@Larxtine]

Edith Galin I like them soft and not crunchy! I hate crunchy green beans

[@mtatts08]

So I made this today, I used oat milk to add creaminess to "cream sauce." I only had bella mushrooms and diced them up fine vs chunky. I prefer my green beans cooked more and leave the crunch aspect of this dish to the onion rings. Would recommend making it! Super yummy.

[@lexilostinwonderland493]

I think these videos are helpful I think I am going to go vegan

[@hotforfood]

+Lexi B YESSSS :D

[@astaliini]

Don't breathe through your nose whilst chopping onions! People always think it's about the eyes, but if you consciously make sure you breathe through your mouth (not gonna lie, I have stuffed a tissue in each nostril before hahaha), you'll feel a highly reduced urge to cry :)!

[@marystestkitchen]

YES! YOU'RE KILLING IT!!!!!

[@hotforfood]

+Mary's Test Kitchen | Vegan Cooking thanks Mary

[@KatherineMcG]

Well, Canadian Thanksgiving has come and gone so I'm just going to be a rebel and make/eat this delicious looking casserole on a regular day LOL Those onions look so awesome all by themselves.

[@hotforfood]

+Katherine McGarry they are! We put them on burgers the first time we ever made them :)

[@shannonsullivan]

This looks so amazing! I love cashew cream, definitely going to give it a try. So glad it's gf, too! Thanks for collabing! :)

[@hotforfood]

+Shannon Sullivan thanks Shannon! :)

[@MarriedToFood]

This looks insanely good. I love the vegan aspect of it. The crispy onions are my favorite and your personality is so fun to watch. Thanks for collaborating! Happy Holidays to both of you. :)

[@hotforfood]

+Marcel Cocit (Love At First Bite) Thanks Marcel!

[@Kimtrovert]

Literally was just talking to my mom about having a Gluten Free Thanksgiving but no idea what dishes to cook, and then BAM this pops up on my IG feed. Can't wait to try this!

[@hotforfood]

+Kimtrovert awesome... our other new video for sweet potato mash is also GF

[@suemedeiros800]

Made this for the first time. I used to love when my mom made it and thought when am I ever gonna have that again? I did tonight..this recipe is amazing. I love my green beans a little more cooked, but the sauce was out of this world and yes onions addicting! Bravo!

[@hotforfood]

Wonderful!

[@tanithc.7707]

This is my first vegan thanksgiving! Just finished making this, it is the most delicious g.b.c I’ve EVER had! Thank you for this recipe & keeping it simple for beginners like me🌱🤓

[@hannahgreen4788]

Thank you for doing a GF version of the Crispy Onion Strings! Love all your videos :)

[@nicstixful]

Absolutely love this channel, just spent 3 hours binge watching you! Major kudos from a fellow Toronto vegan

[@hotforfood]

+Nic Stanik aww cool! thank you

[@tanairigonzalez1455]

Looks delicious. Thank you! This is my first vegan thanksgiving and you guys have been so much help!

[@hotforfood]

+Tanairi Pubill yay! congrats on your first vegan thanksgiving!

[@crystalsomekat7172]

Lauren, this recipe is perfection! I just made it last night, fried my onion rings and everything! You are such a great cook, all your recipes I've tried come out amazing! My fiance is not vegan and he smiled when he tasted it... loves it! I'm bringing this to a family thanksgiving tonight:) thank you!

[@stephaniecordova236]

It's been 7 years and every year I come back to this video because it is such a huge hit with my boyfriends family. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

[@hotforfood]

Wow, thank you!

[@linzertube]

Excellent sauce! I just impressed a whole lot of people, thanks to you, Lauren!👏🤩

[@hotforfood]

You're so welcome!

[@itssewxtra1713]

Agreed/with lady below me! I mean the onions look so good on their own! I am happy to have this casserole + dressing & cranberries. We're in New Zealand so we will just blow off Thanksgiving, I'm really not hip to the Tofurkey thing. Plus I am thankful every day! Being vegan is saving my life--that is not some corny statement, it's for real.

[@GrandmaSweater]

Lauren! I've been looking for a gluten free version if this for weeks, and I'm SO EXCITED to do this. You're awesome!!

[@hotforfood]

+errinne hatch YA! thank you so much!

[@filmsbybt]

I wish my country celebrated Thanksgiving right now... This looks amazing 😍

[@claudiaibanez-rodriguez4943]

I'm so happy this video came when it did. This used to be my favorite thing to eat at thanksgiving.

[@shufflingfate4703]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Green bean casserole is one of my favs and I 'm vegan and gluten free. You are an angel and this look delicious!

[@licaleu5784]

one tip I discovered only a week ago: for people who don't have a high-speed blender put the cashews unsoaked into the blender. blend without water and then put the water inside. will work much faster

[@GhostGemVlogs]

Ugh this looks SO GOOD!!!! i've only tasted green bean casserole once last year and now i might just makemyself some since this will be my first vegan thanksgiving :D Thank you as always!

[@hotforfood]

+Ruth Acosta happy thanksgiving!

[@GhostGemVlogs]

Have an awesome Thanksgiving too! hot for food

[@jhicks6747]

Totally making this for our thanksgiving this year !

[@tiffany333.]

This recipe is FANTASTIC! It has been a staple for Thanksgiving dinner every year :)

[@hotforfood]

yaaay! so awesome!

[@StacieBillis]

Love this! I'm not vegan but a) am obsessed with cashew cream and b) think this is the perfect type of dish that gives vegan cooking a good name. Creamy, velvety and rich -- I'm so totally making this! Thanks for collaborating. So exciting to dig into your channel more !

[@hotforfood]

+Stacie Billis Thanks Stacie! hope you love it

[@josephinethedolphin5328]

this is the best channel on youtube! love you guys xoxo

[@vivetuvida8453]

I made this a couple of weeks ago and it was delicious! my boyfriend and I loved it.

[@hotforfood]

YAAAY AWESOME! :D

[@veganpeace7890]

This is the vegan green bean casserole I've been looking for! Thanks for the recipe!

[@CavalierLiberty]

If you don't want onion tears make sure you slice the onion with the root end still attached! It works great. Love Your Channel!

[@Griff_Lo]

Perfect!! I was struggling thinking of something to bring for Thanksgiving! You should do a pumpkin or cherry pie!! Mmmm :)

[@hotforfood]

+itsmelaurenash pumpkin something... super easy... coming next week!

[@SarahWarman80]

I've never had green bean casserole but this looks killer!

[@ladyb4325]

Making this, looks delish! btw boiling pot of water close to your cutting board and or chewing gum helps with the crying lol sounds crazy but it works!

[@Tammyg1973]

OMG....looks amazing....I am SOO going to make this!...even though Canadian Thanksgiving has passed...I'm going to do it!!! :D You guys are the best!

[@robind.phillips2129]

Great! Making that! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheEmofreak333]

This looks amazing!!! Must try this coming up Thanksgiving!!

[@AislingFlynnPost]

I made this recipe tonight for dinner and it was amazing!!

[@heyjude7092]

+cassl14 they don't cut them a little smaller

[@madisonfallmorales]

I love this one omg it looks delish

[@Lia-hd7rh]

arrowroot flour? what sorcery is this?

[@anvelopes]

I think you can use regular flour (or cornstarch) instead. Arrowroot just makes it gluten-free.

[@Lia-hd7rh]

ah thank you!

[@riricarter8050]

Thanks for the recipe!!! If you don’t wanna cry when cutting onions breathe through your mouth. But crying from onions is a good anti-microbial for your sinuses. It’s a win-win either way.

[@SimplyBakings]

I would be one of those people to cover my plate with the onions! 😁🙌🏽. Thanks for doing this collab, super easy!!☺️

[@SimplyBakings]

By the way!! This is an amazing recipe, I need to try this!!

[@hotforfood]

+SimplyBakings hope you do! thank you!

[@industrialgirl95]

I made this today and it was amazing! Happy thanksgiving!

[@perfumaphilia3246]

Hi, Lauren! Do you guys buy Tofurkey, Field Roast, or Gardein for Thanksgiving or do you make your own faux turkey from scratch?

[@hotforfood]

+Perfumaphilia I like fieldroast and gardein best. Not sure what we'll be buying this year if any faux meat. But we've never done it from scratch no!

[@ginaphillips8843]

that looks great I look forward to trying it out😀

[@singmearia1]

I always bite my tongue while cutting onions and run cold water over the knife before cutting. Works really well for me

[@user1927]

I've always wanted to try this. I want anything the casserole in its name. (Don't know why but the word casserole makes its seem as if it will be delicious)

[@marymccartney9100]

I've heard putting an onion in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes helps keep you from crying. Just don't leave it in there overnight like I did here the other day. Forgot all about it then had onion mush the next day when it defrosted. Lol You live and you learn! :)

[@hotforfood]

+Mary McCartney hahaha! I actually heard on the radio a day ago that you put some water in your mouth and hold it there WHILE you cut the ONION! WHAAAA! I haven't tried it yet, but I can't wait to

[@ruffcrew3000]

yum!... one trick for onion slicing (non sob) is to place an unlit match maybe 2 in your mouth. idk I've never tried it but my friend swears it works :)

[@fastlane1952]

Happy Friday! Thanks Hot For Food!

[@plutovon]

is it me alone but I'm sooooo into the background music... what's the name of it? Lauren... anyone!!! Lol...😁😁😁

[@TheVeggieNerd]

A super sharp knife usually forms the trick to stop me from crying. I've had to cut 10#s of onion to make a big batch of French onion. Ive also heard of using goggles to help.

[@allysonmessina1785]

LOVE this

[@nicwill8525]

That looks amazing!!!

[@aideeng1]

Made this a day ahead for US Thanksgiving today. I used my ninja to blend the cashews, the sauce wasn't has smooth as yours and was a bit thick. But it tasted DELICIOUS!!!! I'm the only vegan in the Family and no one even noticed it was vegan just that it was DELICIOUS!

[@shaunaashley5520]

Put onions in the freezer for 15 minutes before chopping.. and voila! :) no tears

[@BlessedKnew]

Hiya Lauren! Would this mushroom cream sauce work as a pasta sauce?? Like tossed with fettuccine noodles? I have a taste for mushroom pasta and have been tryna figure a vegan sauce out... love ya and preordering the cookbook!!!

[@hotforfood]

I think it's a but thick? but follow the fettuccine alfredo recipe!

[@kaylacarin]

Does it matter which flours you use?? Like using the rice flour for the onions & then the arrowroot flour for the cream.... Could I just use rice flour for both? Or all-purpose?

[@olivia5752]

Does this keep well in the fridge for leftovers and stuff? I always wonder with the nut creams.

[@RedRobotCake]

Great question, I'd love if someone could answer, as well. Also, when reheating...can it go in the microwave or is oven/stove top best?

[@lowcountryhooper]

Olivia Shoucair I have kept cashew cream with a little vinegar in it in the fridge for 4 days and didn't have any problems with it.

[@RR-cq2bu]

i miss this music on the new videos!

[@ted_oz]

Key to no tears while cutting an onion is putting the end part that you usually discard on top of you head, the reason why you cry is because the onion releases a gas that activates your tears, so by having that cut onion on top of your head the gasses go straight to it avoiding your eyes..

[@ashleymiller5133]

If you chew gum or put a cold spoon in your mouth your eyes wont water. Best trick iv ever tried

[@Adalebabe]

Put the onion in the freezer before you chop it, chew gum, hold matchstick in your teeth, it all kinda helps.

[@evawrzesinski6294]

Will the fried onions keep for a few days? I'm traveling for thanksgiving and we don't have too much room and time in the kitchen. So I was wondering how long they will stay good for :)

[@hotforfood]

+Eva Miranda they'll just get soggy you could always bake them again on a baking sheet when you arrive and just before serving.

[@CrystalBonetanica]

@LaurenToyota, can I cook this a few hours ahead of time and still have the onions be crispy? I am not very familiar with deep frying foods. I'm hoping to wow my family with this at Thanksgiving this year, but we never eat until a few hours after we meet up and everyone is expected to bring their food warm and keep it hot in a low-temp oven. Thank you!

[@amberawchild]

To stop the onions from making you cry just pop the onions in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes before you cut them. It works I swear;)

[@haileeobrien368]

CUTTING ONION TRICK: SQUEEZE AND RUB LEMON JUICE ON TO CUTTING BOARD. The acidity helps. Don't know how or why, but it does.

[@anjeliquemaria6138]

A trick is gum you chew the gum and water turn on the water faucet as then it'll help you not cried while chopping onions

[@JulieOParkCity]

I noticed when I'm cutting onions with my contacts in my eyes don't water. Great looking recipe that I need to try!!!

[@TheKingsDaughter3]

Can I use coconut milk or will that change the taste? And I’m allergic to nuts what could I use instead of nut meg and what Can I use for the cream instead of cashews?

[@sidneybb]

This looks amazing!!

[@khloflowers]

THANK YOU for this! I just switched to a vegan lifestyle and in the midst of Thanksgiving I was worried what I was going to make for my family. But this helps more than you know! TBH I'm not even going to tell them it's vegan so they don't judge it before they try it :P

[@hotforfood]

AWESOME!

[@emilymedina2843]

Is there other flour we can replace for making the onions crispy?

[@cawneeegan4345]

I was vegan for 10 years and used this recipe a ton. My body rejected Vegan after that long buttttt, I still use this recipe as a meat eater & everyone loves it! Everyone should try this! Especially the onions. They’re the new tradition in my house

[@hotforfood]

That's amazing! I love that you still make it! 😊

[@Best.of.dianaaa]

What can I sub. The mushrooms with??? Looks delicious! I just don't like mushroom. Thanks for the amazing videos!!!!:)

[@juneseongmin]

If you buy fresh arrowroot and thinly slice it using the mandoline slicer then fry it. Sprinkle over salt and it's the next best thing after potato chips it's addictive

[@hotforfood]

+June Osman OOOH interesting :)

[@paulettedrinkwalter4954]

Just made this amazing

[@hotforfood]

Fantastic!

[@melannys]

looks good ❤️💗

[@juliannadoesstuff]

Can you use cashew milk instead of cashew cream??? Pls answer i can't wait to make this!!!!!!!

[@hotforfood]

+Julianna Violetto well the cream is so thick. Do you mean like a store bought cashew milk? You could try but I don't know since we haven't tried it

[@juliannadoesstuff]

Yes I have store bought cashew milk and i don't have enough cashews to make cashew cream! I wanted to make the cashew milk thicker but i don't think i can do it:(

[@katec5105]

Man. I want this so badly right now.

[@haylaebay]

What kind of oil should I use to fry the onions?

[@hotforfood]

+Haley Green you deep fry with canola or vegetable oil. Like the kind you buy in those bigger 1 litre containers.

[@tasjareign5978]

Hello, I love your videos! Found the channels recently and been watching and rewatching and rewatching some more. Just curious though, do guys know about the environmental downfalls of almond milk? Maybe look it up, seeing as soy isn't as good as most people still believe it to be, and give a couple articles a read. I used to use almond milk too until I looked into it, and now I use boxed coconut milk instead, and I'll buy canned stuff when cooking with it or I want the cream. Just something to consider!

[@hotforfood]

+Tasja Reign thanks for sharing but honestly the silliest thing I've read about it is this: "And because more than 80 percent of the world’s almonds are grown in drought-ravaged California, some say the water used to produce almonds is wasteful." - well the amount of water it takes to produce a glass of milk or a piece of steak are far greater. What do you think is the reason for the droughts in the first place in CA?! Watch cowspiracy for some more up to date info. PLUS I wouldn't doubt that milk councils everywhere are paying for articles to smash non-dairy milk products seeing as they are losing out on money. Milk, Pork etc are all subsidized by the government and lots of people stand to lose a lot of $$ if people stop buying animals products. Hence propaganda to make people believe something like almond milk is the reason for droughts. Anyway there's opposing info for everything out there. The last thing we should be doing is trusting some article on Forbes magazine as the only truth.

[@tasjareign5978]

Oh I know, believe me. The production/consumption of almond milk is far less impactful than anything involving the animal product and byproduct industry. But once you cancel those out of your life you can choose which plant-based products are better for you and the environment, and almond milk, though optimal in comparison to regular milk, could be less so in comparison to the other dairy alternatives. According to what I've read, that is. This is only my opinion, as you know, and it's just a choice I make that I thought I'd share.

[@silliesstone9379]

@hotforfoods does cashews cream sauce goes bad? If does how long does it take ?

[@HiThereItssophie]

at the beginning i thought she was gonna sing fallin by alicia keys

[@ConsTannZaa]

i really thought she was singing too, or it was the start of a song idk hahaha

[@hotforfood]

+sophie short AAAHAHAHA imagine

[@Tyangeluv]

Loll me too

[@ginasays1]

What can be used as a mushroom substitute for this recipe?

[@hotforfood]

+ginasays1 you can leave them out but they add a lot of flavour!

[@EsmieMae]

Can I substitute the almond or soy milk for Oat milk instead? I don’t usually but the other two but always have Oat milk.

[@hotforfood]

yup!

[@IxAwesomexSaucexI]

Could I use all purpose gluten free flour?

[@hotforfood]

+K.S. Rose YUP!

[@tbr_hoarder]

Try putting the onion in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before cutting it up. That helps my eyes out a lot! I hope it works for you :)

[@jessicatilley7897]

I was wondering if there was a way to make vegan cheese without the use of cashews. I have a severe nut allergy, but love all your recipes and want to try them!

[@hotforfood]

+Jessica Tilley ok so ... we obviously haven't done this, BUT you know our nacho cheese recipe? Well you could blend potatoes with non-dairy milk and add the seasonings like I did, maybe that will work. Try experimenting!

[@thepearlmoon]

Is there anyway you could use cashew milk instead of making cashew cream?

[@alexl0890]

Could I use all purpose flour instead of rice?

[@crazypandagirl11]

Alex Lee Yes. She only used rice flour to make it gluten free.

[@hotforfood]

YUP!

[@TheSofielaura]

for me it helps if i put water on the knife and the onions

[@marlencisneros6407]

Can I use coconut flour?

[@chefmachond]

really good recipe

[@Jusserts]

Yum!

[@autumnrain7918]

Tip for onions: After cutting in half, rinse the onion under cold water. If you find your eyes starting to sting as you are cutting, rinse that end again and place a damp/wet paper (or tea) towel over the chopped portion. I have suuuper sensitive eyes and this is the only thing that works for me.