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  4. Our Best Meatless Casseroles That Are Hearty Enough To Be the Main Dish

Our Best Meatless Casseroles That Are Hearty Enough To Be the Main Dish

By Southern Living Editors
Updated October 28, 2020
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Southerners truly know how to make-do and make good with the produce from their gardens, and these delicious vegetarian casseroles prove just how delectable meatless recipes can be. Our meatless casseroles are hearty enough to be the star of your meal. From a Savory Tomato Casserole—and no, it doesn’t call for beefsteak tomatoes—to the subtle flavors of feta in an eggplant Parmesan, these recipes are for casseroles that literally celebrate fresh vegetables. The rich Green Bean, Fresh Vegetable, and Spinach-Ricotta Lasagna recipes create warm, filling dishes, while the recipe for Marian’s Savory Vegetable Bread Pudding shows how the vegetables in your pantry can become a dinnertime feast. So enjoy the bounty of fresh produce and devour one of these mouthwatering vegetarian casseroles today.

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French Onion Soup Casserole

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Recipe: French Onion Soup Casserole

We turned the classic soup into a comforting casserole that also happens to be the perfect meatless main dish for any cold day. You can save time by slicing the onions one day in advance of cooking and store them in the refrigerator overnight. 

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Okra and Rice Casserole

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Recipe: Okra and Rice Casserole

Sautéed okra, sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs give this colorful casserole plenty of flavor. When picking out the okra for your casserole. smaller pods that are 3 to 4 inches long will be the most tender. 

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Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

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Recipe: Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake

This creamy, cheesy dish comes together in just 30 minutes and will convince even the pickiest family members to eat their greens. Pre-chopped kale will help cut down prep time even more. 

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Reunion Pea Casserole

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Recipe: Reunion Pea Casserole

Even though this recipe calls for Italian sausage, you can make it without for a hearty and veggie-packed casserole that will be just as beautiful as the original. 

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Zucchini Lasagna

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Recipe: Zucchini Lasagna

A mandoline slicer will allow you to slice the zucchini into thin strips that resemble noodles. Then just layer and bake. 

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Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Veggies are easier to eat when they're in the company of homemade macaroni and cheese. 

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Lasagna Roll-Ups

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Recipe: Lasagna Roll Ups

Take a great dish, put it in roll form, and it automatically becomes ten times more popular. You can also make this dish your own with the veggie additions of your choice.

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Zucchini Rice Gratin

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Recipe: Zucchini Rice Gratin

This comforting, yet fresh and clean recipe was inspired by Julia Child's Tian de Courgettes au Riz. 

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Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, and Greens Casserole

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Recipe: Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, and Greens Casserole

The blend of sweet potato, cauliflower, and greens is unique—it’s almost as though three of our favorite sides got together to revolutionize dinner. 

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Just skip the last ingredient for a meatless spin and this vegetarian casserole will become your family's new favorite breakfast. 

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe: Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

The addition of tomatoes turns macaroni and cheese into an acceptable main dish the whole family will love. Make sure to shred the cheese yourself for the creamiest results. 

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Spinach Lasagna

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Recipe: Spinach Lasagna

Everyone will enjoy eating their veggies between layers of noodles, cheese, and pasta sauce. 

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Savory Tomato Cobbler

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Recipe: Savory Tomato Cobbler

A scoop of this cobbler will satisfy even the most meat-loving and vegetable-averse of your family members, so it’s a great one to sneak in on the dinner table during a round of meatless Monday.

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Green Bean Lasagna

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Recipe: Green Bean Lasagna

Top this casserole with crushed buttery crackers and French fried onions and you will wonder how you ever enjoyed your green bean casserole any other way. This will be the update that will become your go-to family classic casserole for years to come.

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Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna

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Recipe: Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna

This top-rated spinach-ravioli lasagna uses convenience items, like store-bought pesto sauce, jarred Alfredo sauce, and frozen cheese-filled ravioli to deliver a delicious main dish with little time and effort on your part. 

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Eggplant Parmesan with Feta

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Recipe: Eggplant Parmesan with Feta

Adding feta to traditional eggplant Parmesan takes the flavor up a notch—scratch that—it takes the flavor up several notches. To lighten up the dish a bit, you can substitute part-skim for ricotta cheese in the recipe, if you’d like. The result will be just as creamy and delicious.

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Fresh Vegetable Lasagna

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Recipe: Fresh Vegetable Lasagna

This vegetable lasagna showcases a plethora of fresh veggies from zucchini to mushrooms to red and yellow bell peppers. It’s fresh and flavorful, a great twist on a traditional lasagna that’s sure to please. 

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Spinach-and-Herb Pastatta

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Recipe: Spinach-and-Herb Pastatta

We’d like to introduce you to the pastatta. It is a comforting, hearty, beyond delicious casserole that's a unique cross between baked pasta and a frittata.

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Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna

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Recipe: Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna

Fresh basil, zucchini, and spinach are baked with both ricotta and flavored cream cheese for a hearty casserole that packs a real punch of flavor. No-boil lasagna noodles will help you get this dish on the table in no time.

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Marian's Savory Vegetable Bread Pudding

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Recipe: Savory Vegetable Bread Pudding

Mix and match vegetables that you have on hand for this recipe—everything from okra and tomatoes to summer squash and mushrooms will taste great. 

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1 of 20 French Onion Soup Casserole
2 of 20 Okra and Rice Casserole
3 of 20 Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake
4 of 20 Reunion Pea Casserole
5 of 20 Zucchini Lasagna
6 of 20 Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
7 of 20 Lasagna Roll-Ups
8 of 20 Zucchini Rice Gratin
9 of 20 Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, and Greens Casserole
10 of 20 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
11 of 20 Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
12 of 20 Spinach Lasagna
13 of 20 Savory Tomato Cobbler
14 of 20 Green Bean Lasagna
15 of 20 Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna
16 of 20 Eggplant Parmesan with Feta
17 of 20 Fresh Vegetable Lasagna
18 of 20 Spinach-and-Herb Pastatta
19 of 20 Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna
20 of 20 Marian's Savory Vegetable Bread Pudding

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