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Healthy Green Bean Casserole
A healthier take to the classic green bean casserole recipe. Creamy, made with fresh green beans and mushrooms.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 171 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Cup button mushrooms Finely Chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ Tbsp dried oregano
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- ½ Cup Low-fat milk of choice
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- ½ Cup shredded cheddar cheese or any other cheese
- ¼ Cup whole wheat panko
Instructions
- 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.
- Quickly drain and transfer to a prepared ice bath to cool, drain again and transfer the green beans to the casserole.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake at 350 F until bubbly and golden on tops, about 10-12 minutes. Enjoy!
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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
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
140mg
(6%)
Potassium
499mg
(14%)
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
% 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.