Fresh Green Bean Casserole
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Fresh Green Bean Casserole
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1.5 pounds fresh green beans rinsed, trimmed and cut in half
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounces mushrooms trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup dry white wine such as pinot gris or chardonnay
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cups French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an large saucepan. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set aside.
- When water is boiling, add the beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain beans and immediately plunge them into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a 12 inch sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and nothing else to the pan. Dry sauté mushrooms until they release their liquid and it evaporates from the pan, about 5 minutes. Remove mushrooms from pan.
- Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. When melted, add the shallot, cook until starting to soften, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes. until fragrant but not starting to burn.
- Add the mushrooms salt, pepper and spices, and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the wine and simmer about 1 minute scraping up the bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute.
- Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese. Stir until combined. Add ¾ cup of the onions and all of the green beans. Pour green bean mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole dish, spreading into an even layer.
- Place casserole into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 20 minutes. Remove from oven, stir to recoat everything with the cream sauce. Sprinkle the remaining onions on top, return casserole to oven for 5 - 10 minutes. Until casserole is bubbling and onions are golden brown and fragrant.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
1988mg
(83%)
Potassium
448mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1185IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1988mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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