Green bean casserole is a classic dish perfect for holiday tables, but it’s often packed with unhealthy ingredients. This recipe focuses on using fresh vegetables and healthy alternatives to create a delicious and nutritious green bean casserole that everyone can enjoy. Let’s take a look at how you can make this delicious side dish.
This green bean casserole is made with simple ingredients like shallots, green beans, mushrooms, butter, flour, broth, thyme leaves, black pepper, vegetable cooking spray and bread crumbs. Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the shallots in a small baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Bake for 25 minutes until the skins are browned and crisp. Remove the skins from the shallots and roughly chop them.
While the shallots are baking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes or until they are crisp-tender. Drain in a colander and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the mushrooms and season with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Add butter to the skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy then add flour while stirring constantly till lightly golden in color; about 2 minutes stirring constantly Add broth gradually while whisking until it comes to full boil; season with thyme leaves and black pepper then reduce heat to low for simmering; about 5 minutes stirring occasionally Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray then transfer mushroom mixture into baking dish followed by cooked green beans Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top followed by chopped shallots Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes or until golden brown; remove from oven; serve warm
This healthy version of classic green bean casserole is sure to be hit at your next holiday gathering! By utilizing fresh vegetables and healthier alternatives such as olive oil instead of butter, this side dish will not only taste great but also provide your guests with nutritious ingredients that won't leave them feeling weighed down after dinner! Give this recipe a try today!
This green bean casserole is made with simple ingredients like shallots, green beans, mushrooms, butter, flour, broth, thyme leaves, black pepper, vegetable cooking spray and bread crumbs. Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the shallots in a small baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Bake for 25 minutes until the skins are browned and crisp. Remove the skins from the shallots and roughly chop them.
While the shallots are baking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes or until they are crisp-tender. Drain in a colander and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the mushrooms and season with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Add butter to the skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy then add flour while stirring constantly till lightly golden in color; about 2 minutes stirring constantly Add broth gradually while whisking until it comes to full boil; season with thyme leaves and black pepper then reduce heat to low for simmering; about 5 minutes stirring occasionally Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray then transfer mushroom mixture into baking dish followed by cooked green beans Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top followed by chopped shallots Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes or until golden brown; remove from oven; serve warm
This healthy version of classic green bean casserole is sure to be hit at your next holiday gathering! By utilizing fresh vegetables and healthier alternatives such as olive oil instead of butter, this side dish will not only taste great but also provide your guests with nutritious ingredients that won't leave them feeling weighed down after dinner! Give this recipe a try today!
Ingredients
3 to 4 medium shallots, in their skins
Kosher salt, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons
1 pound fresh green beans, stemmed, and halved crosswise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups mushroom, vegetable, or chicken broth (see Cook's Note)
3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable cooking spray
1 cup fresh bread crumbs