Lightened Up Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole is a popular Thanksgiving dish in the United States, often made with canned cream of mushroom soup and fried onions. This lightened-up version uses fresh ingredients and cuts back on calories without sacrificing flavor.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Lightened Up Green Bean Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Fresh green beans
• 200 gram Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 gram Onion, diced
• 2 piece Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Low-fat milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoon Breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
4. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become tender.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable broth, low-fat milk, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the mixture to the skillet and cook until thickened.
7. Stir in the blanched green beans and transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
8. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the mixture over the green bean casserole.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 4g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.