Creamy Lentil and Vegetable Bake (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Name: Creamy Lentil and Vegetable Bake (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (112g) raw cashews, soaked for 1 hour in boiling water; 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons ((~150 mL) water); 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 large head of cauliflower, (cut into florets); 1 large sweet potato, (peeled); 6 medium carrots, (peeled); 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, (diced); 6 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 ½ cups French green lentils ((also known as Puy lentils*)); 4 cups vegetable broth or water; A handful of thyme sprigs; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste; 2 tablespoons high-quality balsamic vinegar**

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:1h 10min

This vegan, gluten-free Creamy Lentil and Vegetable Bake is the ultimate comfort food. Sweet, caramelized roasted vegetables and creamy lentils are baked in a rich cashew cream and make for an excellent vegan main dish for any holiday gathering!

Updated at: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:36:09 GMT