Fall Harvest Butternut Squash Casserole

Hello, my wonderful chickpeas! We are continuing the theme of cozy recipes today with this Fall Harvest Butternut Squash Casserole! This is a dump & bake recipe that you'll definitely want to make this fall. Enjoy this as a cozy main any night of the week, or as a fun holiday dish to add to your Thanksgiving or Christmas tables! This casserole is packed full of delicious ingredients like roasted veggies, farro, dried cranberries, and more.

This easy casserole should definitely be in your fall-meal rotation! Without further ado, let's get into it.

Inspiration for Fall Harvest Butternut Squash Casserole

I realized recently that I really don't have very many casserole-style recipes on the blog, so I decided I needed to change that! I thought a fall-inspired casserole for the holidays would be perfect and started experimenting right away. This casserole is basically a combination of all of my favorite fall flavors. I wanted it to be super easy (yay dump & bake!), and of course completely vegan. It works great as a holiday dish, or just as a delicious dinner!

This one has such a fun mix of flavors and textures. The dried cranberries are a bit sweet, the almonds are nutty and crunchy, the cannellini beans are creamy, and the Brussels sprouts and butternut squash really bring out those fall vibes.

Ingredients

This recipe has more ingredients involved than most of my recipes do, but it makes up for it in delicious flavor and simple assembly! These flavors all come together so beautifully.

• Garlic, shallot, veggie broth, & seasonings: these all give us general savory flavors! The rest of our casserole ingredients will soak up these flavors nicely.
• Butternut squash & Brussels sprouts: I would say that these are the main stars of our show. They have strong flavors on their own and are complemented well by the other ingredients!
• Dried cranberries: for a pop of sweetness! These also feel especially festive if you are making this as a holiday dish!
• Farro & cannellini beans: these bulk up our casserole and make it more filling. They also add more fun textures to keep things interesting! I really love farro in this casserole because it feels hearty and cozy.
• Slivered almonds: for a bit of a nutty addition, and also a bit of crunch!
• Kale: for a touch of green!
• Lemon juice: this just adds a tad bit of acidity at the end to make all of our flavors pop.
• Optional vegan parmesan: you can absolutely leave this off, but if you want to feel a little bit more decadent I highly recommend this addition!

How to Make Fall Harvest Butternut Squash Casserole

This recipe is pretty much a dump & bake, so the process to make it is actually quite simple! Let's talk about the basics.

1. Preheat your oven to 375F.
2. Sauté your garlic and shallots.
3. Add veggie broth & seasonings to the pot, then bring to a boil.
4. Add your butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, farro, and beans to a casserole dish.
5. Pour the broth mixture over the casserole.
6. Sprinkle on slivered almonds, cover with foil, and bake for 55 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven, mix in the kale and lemon juice, and top with vegan parmesan.
8. Bake another 5-10 minutes.
9. Finally, remove from oven, let cool, and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks:

I wouldn't recommend messing much with the bake time or the main ingredients of this recipe (mainly the farro, Brussels sprouts, or butternut squash), because changing any of these may cause the casserole to not bake correctly. However, you can definitely still experiment with a few things to make it your own!

• Not a fan of sage and thyme? Feel free to play with other fall-inspired herbs as you wish! I recommend sticking to heartier ones such as rosemary or oregano, as these will hold up best when being baked.
• Cannellini beans are my personal favorite for this casserole, but I also tested it with chickpeas and they worked great! Go ahead and throw these in if you're more of a chickpea fan, or if they are just easier to find in the store.
• This isn't always the case, but I've learned that some grocery stores sell cubed butternut squash in the produce area! This makes prep time quicker, so check your local store for this if you want to shave off some time! Do note though that I have NOT tested this recipe with frozen cubed butternut squash, so I wouldn't recommend trying that as it may not come out the right consistency.
• Got more butternut squash or Brussels sprouts to use up? Check out my Smoky Roasted Brussels Sprouts and my Roasted Butternut Squash Soup next!

Enjoy!

📖 Recipe

Fall Harvest Butternut Squash Casserole

Delaney Marie

This Fall Harvest Butternut Squash Casserole is the perfect cozy fall meal, or can make a delicious side at your holiday table! Completely vegan, packed with delicious roasted veggies, and full of fall flavor, this one is sure to be a hit in your kitchen this season.

*Note that From Start to Finish is an estimate that includes 15 minutes to prep your ingredients (including chopping veggies), and 80 minutes to assemble and bake your casserole.

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From Start to Finish1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Servings8 servings

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 cloves garlic - minced
• ▢ 2 shallots - thinly sliced
• ▢ 2 ¼ cups veggie broth
• ▢ 2 teaspoon fresh sage - finely chopped
• ▢ 2 teaspoon fresh thyme - removed from stems and finely chopped
• ▢ ½ teaspoon paprika
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 3.5 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash - (usually about 1 medium/large squash)
• ▢ 1 lb Brussels sprouts - stems and outer leaves removed, halved
• ▢ ⅔ cup dried cranberries
• ▢ 1 cup uncooked farro - rinsed
• ▢ 1 can cannellini beans - drained and rinsed
• ▢ ½ cup raw slivered almonds
• ▢ 1.5 cups dinosaur kale - stemmed and roughly chopped (usually 1 small/medium bunch)
• ▢ ½ tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ Optional: ⅓ - ½ cup vegan parmesan

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375F
• Bring a medium nonstick pot to medium-high heat on the stovetop. Add just a bit of water to prevent sticking, and add your garlic and shallots. Allow to sauté for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding small amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking.
• Add veggie broth, sage, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot. Increase heat slightly and bring to a boil.
• To a 9x13 casserole dish; add your chopped butternut squash, halved Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries, uncooked farro, and cannellini beans. Mix to combine everything.
• Pour your veggie broth mixture evenly on top of the casserole. Mix gently and make sure all the farro is submerged in the liquid.
• Sprinkle the slivered almonds on top. Cover the whole casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 55 minutes.
• Remove the casserole from the oven and add your kale and lemon juice. Give it a gentle mix to evenly distribute the kale. Sprinkle on optional vegan parmesan.
• Place the casserole back in the oven and continue to bake another 5-10 minutes, or until the parmesan is slightly melted (7 minutes is perfect for me).
• Remove from oven, let cool, and serve!

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