15 Plant-Based Baked Savory Dishes

All kinds of delicious vegan dishes come fresh from the oven. From casseroles and pies to quiches and frittatas, there is hardly a meat-eater’s meal that can’t be made perfectly and wonderfully vegan.

Vegan baking can seem a little worrisome at first. How can one bake without butter, eggs, or milk? But, never fear, vegan baking is not nearly what it once was and is certainly nothing to shy away from. With a few simple substitutions, and usually with things you already have in your pantry, you can whip up all kinds of baked goodies.

If you are looking for a hearty baked savory dish to serve at next week’s Sunday dinner, check out this list of 15 OGP recipes. You will surely find something that will hit the spot.

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1. Cheesy Baked Pasta

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This Cheesy Baked Pasta by Kristina Humphreys takes simple pasta to a much higher level. A little extra time to crisp in the oven allows for flavors to intensify and for a baked, crispy topping. In this cheesy baked pasta, the creamy sauce-covered noodles bubble into this crisp topping as they meld together to create an amazing balance of creamy and crispy. This combination of baked crispness, creaminess, and cheesiness creates a pasta that tastes wonderful and is so satiating.

2. “Chicken” Chimichangas

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A flavorful and simple meal that is easy to freeze and store for another night. This recipe for “Chicken” Chimichangas by Sara Hohn is healthier than your average chimichanga recipe. Instead of frying, these chimichangas are baked. They are the perfect size for a filling dinner on a chilly evening.

3. Enchilada Casserole

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Combine the best of Mexican food and American comfort food with this Enchilada Casserole by Christin McKamey. Soft corn tortillas are filled with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes, and topped with beans. The enchiladas are then arranged in a baking dish, covered with homemade salsa, and baked in the oven until warm and bubbly. This dish will be a hit at home or any potluck.

4. Broccoli ‘Cheese’ Pasta Bake

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Feel good knowing that this Broccoli ‘Cheese’ Pasta Bake by Rachael Campbell is served up with a homemade cheese sauce and plenty of fresh broccoli. The cheese sauce is cauliflower-based and full of delicious spices. And of course, there is the classic vegan favorite in it, nutritional yeast. Just blend up the sauce ingredients, cook the pasta and veggies, pour everything into a dish, top with breading, and bake!

5. Veggie Hot Pot with Biscuit Topping

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Nothing is quite as inviting as a bubbling stew topped with flaky biscuits. It can make us feel cozy and nurtured, like snuggling in a soft quilt in front of a roaring fire. This Veggie Hot Pot with Biscuit Topping by Christina Pirello creates a relaxing, nourishing energy that calms and centers the mind and provides the endurance you need to get through the day with grace.

6. Portobello Wellington

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Gourmet vegan food is not only possible, but it can also stand up to its non-vegan counterparts. This Portobello Wellington by Jennifer Strohmeyer is earthy, naturally sweet, and full of flavor. Sautéed mushrooms in puff pastry with glazed baby carrots and roasted potatoes––what else could you need? Make this portobello wellington for your next dinner party and you will be sure to impress your friends.

7. Healthy Country ‘Meatloaf’ With Gravy

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This Healthy Country ‘Meatloaf’ With Gravy by Katie Koteen is wonderful for feeding a crowd during the holidays. Hearty and savory enough to satisfy meat-eaters, this vegan meatloaf is super healthy and won’t make you feel overly full. It gets its meaty texture from a mixture of veggies, rice, and tempeh. Then a melange of different seasonings is what makes it special.

8. Creamy Béchamel Veggie Pasta Bake

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This delicious Creamy Béchamel Veggie Pasta Bake by Maria Koutsogiannis is topped with a decadent béchamel. It is the perfect warming dish for a cold night, or if you require a large meal idea! It is not the “cleanest” meal option but sometimes one must choose flavor over an extra couple minutes on the stair master.

9. Sweet Potato and Sage Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

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This Sweet Potato and Sage Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Kristen Genton is a complete meal! You have your protein/base and yummy potatoes on top. This rendition has a mushroom and lentil filling with a creamy sweet potato and sage topping!

10. Vegetable Pot Pie

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This Vegetable Pot Pie by Wendy Irene is just heavenly. The vegetables in their thick curry gravy are tender and delightful. The pie crust makes the whole meal so special and inviting. Welcome the chill in the air with this warm scrumptious dinner.

11. Caramelized Onion, Caper, and Mushroom Tart

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When it starts to get chilly out, there’s nothing like a warm, bubbly tart to fill your belly. Having no crust, the creamy onion and mushroom filling in this Caramelized Onion, Caper, and Mushroom Tart by Emily Wilkinson caramelize beautifully in a hot oven. Add to that some fresh thyme and salty capers, and you’ve got yourself some very special tarts. Serve for dinner with a side of greens.

12. Pecan-Crusted Tempeh Cutlets

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These festive Pecan-Crusted Tempeh Cutlets by Linda Soper-Kolton and Sara Boan with their rich pecan coating, make a gorgeous main dish for your holiday table. We’ve updated the classic breading process by using flaxseed instead of eggs, and a gluten-free flour blend instead of traditional all-purpose flour.

13. Savory Corn Cheesecake with Cilantro-Pepita Dressing

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You will spend your time dreaming of this magical Savory Corn Cheesecake with Cilantro-Pepita Dressing by Kristy Turner. Its crispy blue corn tortilla chip crust, rich, cheesy corn filling, and cilantro dressing find its way into every bite.

14. Crimini Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Deep Dish Quiche

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If you’ve got fresh mushrooms, you’re ready to rock. Don’t go about messing with inferior table mushrooms. Get crimini, oysters, baby bella, or something with a bit of flavor and extra B vitamins. Then buckle up and whip up this Crimini Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Deep Dish Quiche by Travis Piper. Here’s the deal.

15. Polenta Frittata With Mushroom, Tomato, and Basil

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This vegan Polenta Frittata With Mushroom, Tomato, and Basil by Hannah Sunderani is here to answer your savory breakfast prayers! Polenta mixed with spices, fresh cherry tomatoes, and white mushrooms are baked in the oven until crisp outside and indescribably “eggy” on the inside. The result was savory bliss that resembles egg frittata bakes.

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