Lemon Chickpea and Rice Casserole (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
A super easy dump-and-bake meatless meal for the family! This Lemon Chickpea and Rice Casserole is a healthy, hearty, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free dinner idea! Dairy-free, creamy, and zesty, this casserole recipe can be made ahead of time, is freezer-friendly, and a comforting weeknight meal everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30 Minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Diced Sweet Onion
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Celery
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 TB Vegan/Allergy-Free Butter (or Olive Oil)
- 2 1/2 Cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Stock (if using unsalted, add salt to taste)
- 1 Cup Full-Fat Unsweetened Canned Coconut Milk
- 1/4 Cup Diced Fresh Parsley (or 4 Tsp dried parsley)
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper (to taste)
- 3 Cups Instant White Rice*
- 2 15 oz Cans Chickpeas (about 3 Cups)
- 1 Cup Frozen Green Peas (defrosted, or other veggies)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large pot, heat the vegan butter before adding the onion, garlic, and celery to saute for about 3-5 minutes, until softened.
- Now add the vegetable stock and coconut milk. Bring the pot to a low boil before removing it from the heat and stirring in the lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and black pepper.
- Grease a 9x13 casserole dish (3 quarts) with more vegan butter or olive oil before adding in the uncooked instant rice, chickpeas, and defrosted vegetables. Spread everything evenly in the pan.
- Pour in the hot liquid from the pot directly over everything in the casserole dish before covering the dish with foil.
- Bake the casserole for about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top begins to get a nice golden brown crisp around the edges.
- Remove and serve the casserole warm with additional parsley and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
*See post for any rice substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
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