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Vegan Sausage, Egg, and Vegetable Breakfast Casserole

This delicious vegan breakfast casserole, or strata, is perfect for a Sunday brunch or for dinner.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
57 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 417 kcal
Course: Main Course , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 10 cup Italian White Bread cubed (approximately 1 medium loaf)
  • 11 tablespoon vegan egg SEE NOTE
  • 2 ¾ cups ice water
  • 1 ¼ cup plant-based creamer use plain only, not sweetened or flavored
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Beyond Meat Hot Italian sausage sliced
  • 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 5 cups spinach leaves
  • 1 cup Vegan Parmesan grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground sea salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 13-inch, 3-inch deep round or a 13 x 8 x 3-inch long pan.
  2. Whisk the vegan egg, water, plant milk, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until fully combined and set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the sausage and cook for approximately 8 minutes, stir frequently, or until they’re browned on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the onions to the same pan you cooked the sausage in and cook for three minutes. Stir frequently. Add the bell pepper and cook for five minutes, stir frequently. Add the garlic and salt and pepper and cook for two minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. Add the spinach to the same pan and cook until it’s wilted. Approximately 3 minutes. Make sure to toss.
  6. Remove the spinach from the pan and chop on a clean cutting board. This will ensure that the excess water in the spinach is removed and it won’t make the casserole soggy. To remove the remaining water, place the chopped spinach on a paper towel.
  7. In the buttered pan, spread half of the cubed bread evenly on the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle half of the spinach evenly over the bread. Sprinkle half of the sausage evenly over the spinach. Sprinkle half of the onion and pepper mixture evenly over the spinach. Sprinkle half of the herbs evenly over the onion and pepper mixture. Sprinkle half of the parmesan evenly over the onion and pepper mixture. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  8. Give the egg mixture one more whisk and pour evenly in a spiral motion over the casserole to ensure total coverage.
  9. Bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  10. You can prepare this the night before. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
  11. Enjoy!

Notes

  • NUTRITION DISCLAIMER
  • VEGAN EGG: We used Follow Your Heart Vegan Egg in this recipe. If you use JUST egg, you must OMIT the 2 ¾ water. That is to mix the powdered egg. For JUST egg, one egg equals 3 tablespoon of JUST. You will need 1 to 1 ½ cups of JUST egg to make this recipe, depending on how dry the bread is. 
  • We haven't tried freezing this, but it should freeze well for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container. Reheat covered in a 350F oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until heated through. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 417kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 1119mg (47%) Potassium 492mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2389IU (48%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 459mg (46%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 417

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 417kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 1119mg 47%
Potassium 492mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2389IU 48%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 459mg 46%
Iron 11mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.