Tater Tot Casserole
This vegan and gluten-free dish is going to win everyone's hearts with its delicious flavors. Super easy to make and is a great weekday dinner option.
Equipment
- Air Fryer (optional)
Ingredients
- 3 cup Frozen Tater Tots
- 2 cup Tofu cubed
- 1 Shallot chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic finely chopped
- 2 medium King Oyster Mushrooms cut into thick slices
- 2 medium Carrots diced
- 2 cup Green beans chopped
- 1 medium Bell Pepper diced
- 3 small Potatoes diced
- ½ cup Rice Flour
- 1 ½ cup Plant Milk (I used Oat milk)
- 1 cup Green peas (I used frozen)
- ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 sprig Rosemary & Thyme
- ½ tablespoon Chilli Pepper Flakes
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder Reserve ⅓ of it to marinate the tofu
- ¼ cup Coconut Aminos Reserve 2 tablespoon to marinate the tofu
- 2 tablespoon Avacado Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the tofu with salt, reserved garlic powder and coconut aminos for 15 minutes
- In the meanwhile, heat a deep wide pan and add the avacado oil. Saute the shallot and garlic until golden brown.
- Add the carrots and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. During this time, place the marinated tofu in the airfryer at 400 deg F for 12 minutes. You can also pan fry the tofu till the outside is crispy and browned.
- To the carrots, add potatoes and let it cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the sprig of rosemary and thyme and mix well. Season with some salt and pepper.
- Add the bell pepper and cook for a couple of minutes before mixing in the mushrooms. Add the red pepper flakes and mix well. Season lightly with garlic powder and some of the coconut aminos.
- Add the peas and cook for 2 minutes. Add the rice flour and mix well.
- Now mix in the oat milk. Season with more garlic powder and the remaining coconut aminos. Add more salt if required. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the airfried tofu to the mixture and turn off the stove.
- Preheat the oven to 350 deg F. Pour this mixture in to an oven safe pan (I used a 9x13 in one). Top with frozen tater tots.
- Place in oven for 1 hour. You will see the gravy bubbling. Remove and serve while still hot.
Notes
- If you are planning to freeze this dish, I would suggest putting the gravy and vegetables in a freezer safe container. On the day you want to cook it , let the gravy thaw in the fridge overnight. Place in the oven safe dish, top with tater tots and cook according to the recipe.
- If you don't want to use tofu, feel free to use tempeh or any plant based "meat". I would marinate tempeh the same way as the tofu for added flavor.