Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Asparagus Dish

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Step 1

Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Next, set up a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water—make sure the water doesn’t touch the basket. Add the asparagus, cover, and steam until it’s just tender, about 5 minutes. Once done, drain the asparagus and set it aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast. Sprinkle half of this mixture evenly on the bottom of your prepared dish. Layer the steamed asparagus on top and season it lightly with salt. Save the rest of the bread crumb mixture for later.

Step 3

Now, blend the raw cashews, chicken broth, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until it’s smooth—this should take about 3 minutes. Add the egg white and blend for another minute until everything is fully combined.

Step 4

Spread this creamy mixture over the asparagus, then sprinkle on the bacon pieces, sliced almonds, and the remaining bread crumbs. Drizzle melted margarine over the top to add some richness.

Step 5

Pop the dish into the oven and bake on the center rack for around 30 minutes, or until the topping turns golden and the casserole is set. Let it cool a bit before serving, and enjoy!