Not Your Grandma's Casserole: Beans and Oat Groat Casserole (Nightshade-Free)
Not Your Grandma's Casserole aka Beans and Oat Groat Casserole (Nightshade-Free) is a hearty, wholesome, and easy-to-customize dish packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and colorful veggies. Featuring oat groats, white beans, onions, carrots, celery, and warm spices like cumin and turmeric, this casserole is nightshade-free, dairy-free, and easily adaptable for oil-free or gluten-free diets. It’s perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or potlucks—and best of all, it’s Not Your Grandma’s Casserole! Just soak the oat groats overnight, sauté your veggies and spices, combine everything in a dish, and bake to golden, savory perfection.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white beans or cannellini beans (or 2 cans) drained and rinsed
- 3 cups cooked kidney beans (or 2 cans) drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth nightshade-free
- 1 cup oat groats
- 1 large onion diced
- 8 oz mushrooms diced (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 carrots diced
- 6 celery stalks diced
- 2 small zucchini chopped (optional, for extra veggies)
Spices
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground turmeric for color and a subtle earthy flavor
Garnish ~ Optional Toppings
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 Pkg Shredded cheese (Not included in nutrition information)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large casserole dish pour in oat groats, veggie broth, and spices and stir well.
- Layer the other vegetables on top spreading them out evenly over the whole dish.
- Cover the casserole dish with a lid or foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove cover and add cheese, bread crumbs, or panko, if using. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until top is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let Rest: Remove from oven and let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving, allowing the sauce time to thicken.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
- Optional add ins: Chopped kale or spinach (stir in before baking)
- Substitutions: red bell pepper, broccoli, and or tomatoes for mushrooms or zucchini
- A splash of coconut aminos, nutritional yeast, or miso paste for extra depth
- You can also add a layer of breadcrumbs, small croutons, or Panko to the top
- Also try swapping out different spices or adding additional ones
Nutrition
Serving: 346gCalories: 264.4kcalCarbohydrates: 51.5gProtein: 16.8gFat: 2.4gSaturated Fat: 0.21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 626.8mgFiber: 12.4gSugar: 8.2gVitamin A: 314.48IUVitamin C: 11.12mgCalcium: 138.3mgIron: 4.9mg
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