Healthy Green Bean Casserole

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    171 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Healthy Green Bean Casserole

A healthier take to the classic green bean casserole recipe. Creamy, made with fresh green beans and mushrooms.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • lb Green bean trimmed, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Cup button mushrooms Finely Chopped
  • 3-4 garlic minced, cloves
  • ½ Tbsp oregano dried
  • salt to taste, kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, kosher salt
  • ½ Cup milk low-fat, any variety
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ Cup cheddar cheese or any other cheese, shredded
  • ¼ Cup whole wheat panko

Instructions

  1. Prepare an ice bath. In a large pot of salted boiling water, add green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Quickly drain and transfer to a prepared ice bath to cool, drain again and transfer the green beans to the casserole.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and season with oregano, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for a minute or so, or until garlic is fragrant and mushrooms are golden. Transfer to the casserole, mixing it with the green beans.
  5. Meanwhile, in a saucepan whisk milk, cornstarch, a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring it to the boil, and stir in the cheese. Continue to simmer for a couple of minutes, until sauce thickens and cheese has melted.
  6. Remove from heat and add it to the green bean casserole, and toss until combined. Sprinkle with panko and place it into the preheated oven.
  7. Bake at 350 F until bubbly and golden on tops, about 10-12 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Using fresh green beans - instead of frozen -  gives you the crispiest beans.
  • To make this green bean casserole Gluten-free, use gluten-free panko/breadcrumbs.
  • For a spicy kick add some chopped jalapenos or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper.
  • If the cheese mix is too thick, thin it out with a splash or two more of milk.
  • Use dairy-free cheese to make this dish dairy-free.
  • Green beans can be blanched 1 day in advance and the sauce prepared 1 day in advance.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 140mg (6%) Potassium 499mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1326IU (27%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 191mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Potassium 499mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1326IU 27%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 191mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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