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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    21 Lazy Veggie Loaded Casseroles for Easy Meals

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 3, 2025, updated April 29, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Casseroles are a fantastic way to pack in a variety of vegetables while keeping meal prep simple and stress-free. With just one dish, you can create hearty meals that are both satisfying and nutritious. Here are 21 veggie-loaded casserole recipes that make it easy to enjoy wholesome ingredients without spending hours in the kitchen.

    Tater Tot Casserole

    Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Healthy Epicurean.

    This tater tot casserole is simple to make from scratch and doesn't use any canned soup. Packed with mixed vegetables, lean ground beef in a tasty sauce, and topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy tater tots, it's a hearty meal.

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    Green Rice Casserole

    Green Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Urban Farmie.

    This green rice casserole is a tasty one-pot meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's a quick and healthy dish that comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for using up leftover rice.

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    White Lasagna With Mushrooms, Spinach And Artichokes

    White Lasagna With Mushrooms, Spinach And Artichokes.
    Photo Credit: G-Free Foodie.

    This White Lasagna is a tasty twist on the classic dish, filled with cheese and plenty of vegetables. It's perfect to prepare in advance for your next gathering.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is packed with chicken and broccoli, making it a hearty meal that will fill you up. You'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later.

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    Vegetarian White Lasagna

    Vegetarian White Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Cook Eat Live Love.

    This vegetable lasagna is a comforting dish that the whole family will enjoy. It's made with layers of spinach sauce, lasagna noodles, and butternut squash, all using fresh and healthy ingredients.

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    Quinoa Mushroom Spinach Casserole

    Quinoa Mushroom Spinach Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mommy Evolution.

    This Mushroom Spinach Casserole gives a fresh take on a classic dish by using quinoa as a base. It's full of protein and fiber, making it a great option for a meatless meal.

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    Vegetable Tian

    Vegetable Tian.
    Photo Credit: The Dizzy Cook.

    Vegetable Tian is a colorful dish that layers fresh summer vegetables and herbs in a baking dish, making it a simple vegan side. With heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, and eggplant topped with crispy fried basil, this dish is packed with flavor and fun.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features cheesy chicken and pasta packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. It's simple to prepare, making it perfect for a cozy dinner.

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    Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

    Vegetable Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Green Bowl 2 Soul.

    Vegetable enchilada casserole is a tasty dish packed with layers of veggies, beans, cheese, enchilada sauce, and tortillas. This is a great option for a simple and comforting meatless dinner to share with family and friends.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables, ground beef or lamb, and plenty of cheese on top. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty Mediterranean meal that's both healthy and easy to prepare.

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    Non-Traditional Green Bean Casserole without Fried Onions

    Non-Traditional Green Bean Casserole without Fried Onions.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This green bean casserole is a healthier, low-carb version made from scratch, skipping the fried onions and canned mushroom sauce. It's a great option for anyone looking to enjoy a classic dish with a fresh twist.

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    Veggie Pasta Bake

    Veggie Pasta Bake.
    Photo Credit: Cooked & Loved.

    This veggie pasta bake is a family favorite, perfect for a vegetarian meal. Packed with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, peppers, and spinach, it combines a tasty tomato sauce with feta and Cheddar cheeses for a comforting and nutritious dinner.

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    Chicken Zucchini Casserole

    Chicken Zucchini Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This Chicken Zucchini Casserole is a great choice for a weeknight dinner. It's filled with chicken and vegetables, topped with stuffing, making it a comforting meal that everyone will love.

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    Zucchini Tomato Mushroom Casserole

    Zucchini Tomato Mushroom Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Like Hot Keto.

    This dish combines zucchini, tomatoes, and mushrooms baked right in a creamy ricotta and Parmesan sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella. It’s a simple way to enjoy a hearty meal without any extra cooking steps.

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    Vegan Pot Pie Casserole

    Vegan Pot Pie Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Plant Power Couple.

    This vegan pot pie casserole is a simple and tasty take on the classic chicken pie I enjoyed in London. With easy-to-find ingredients like puff pastry and frozen veggies, the only challenge is waiting for it to bake!

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    Broccoli Rice Casserole

    Broccoli Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mommy Evolution.

    This broccoli rice casserole combines rice, cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and fresh broccoli for a tasty dish. It's quick to prepare, needing only 5 minutes of your time.

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    One Pan Falafel Bake

    Falafel bake on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Happy Veggie Kitchen.

    This easy one-pan dinner is both simple and delicious. With premade falafel, beans, tomatoes, kale, and a cheesy topping, this vegetarian casserole is a comforting dish you'll want to make often.

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    Zucchini Casserole

    Zucchini Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Zucchini Casserole is a creamy and cheesy side dish packed with fresh zucchini and yellow squash, along with mayonnaise, sour cream, panko breadcrumbs, and plenty of cheese. It's simple to prepare and goes well with any dinner, whether you're having chicken, beef, or fish.

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    Vegetable Potato Bake

    Vegetable Potato Bake.
    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

    This potato bake is packed with veggies and gooey cheese, making it a simple and healthy option. It's a great side dish that pairs nicely with a variety of meals.

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    Biscuit Topped Vegetarian Pot Pie

    Biscuit Topped Vegetarian Pot Pie.
    Photo Credit: Occasionally Eggs.

    This savory vegetarian pot pie combines plenty of vegetables with a tasty biscuit topping. It's a hearty vegan dinner that's perfect for any night.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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