Vegan Potato Casserole (Frittata-Style) Recipe
This Vegan Potato Casserole is a hearty, frittata-style dish made with red lentils, coconut milk, and chickpea flour, infused with warming curry spices. It features sautéed potatoes and onions baked together in a creamy, protein-packed batter to create a delicious, plant-based meal perfect for any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 47 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Legume Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups red lentils
- 14 ounces canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled, halved and sliced into 1/8″ (3 mm) thick slices
Other
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Soak Lentils: Soak the red lentils in warm water while preparing the filling to soften them slightly for blending.
- Prepare Vegetables: Peel and dice the yellow onion. Peel the potatoes, cut in half, and slice into thin 1/8″ (3 mm) slices.
- Sauté Onion: Heat a skillet with a generous amount of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until translucent and fragrant.
- Cook Potatoes: Add the sliced potatoes to the skillet with the onion. Cook over medium heat for about 12 minutes, stirring regularly to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) with fan on to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Blend Lentil Mixture: Drain and rinse the soaked lentils thoroughly. Add them to a high-speed blender along with the canned coconut milk, chickpea flour, curry powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend for 1-2 minutes until you get a smooth, creamy batter.
- Assemble Casserole: Lightly grease a casserole dish with olive oil. Place the sautéed potatoes and onions in the dish and pour the lentil batter over them. Mix gently to combine and spread evenly across the dish.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) fan for 35 minutes, until the top is set and lightly golden.
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender for the smoothest batter consistency.
- Adjust salt according to taste before baking.
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley before baking.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing for cleaner portions.
- This dish can be served warm for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
