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Green Bean Casserole
Yield: 8 servings
4.54 from 13 votes

Lightened Up Green Bean Casserole with Shallot Crumb Topping

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
A lightened up, healthier version of the classic green bean casserole made from scratch, no canned soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs green beans (cut in half, trimmed and washed)

For The Green Bean Topping

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup shallots (finely diced)
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)

For the green beans:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup shallots (minced)
  • 16 oz sliced mushrooms ((I used cremini))
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken stock (or vegetable for vegetarian)
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of water, when boiling add green beans and blanch for 2 minutes (or 6-8 minutes if you like them softer). Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking.
    blanched green beans
  • Meanwhile make the topping, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.  Add the shallots and sauté about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add breadcrumbs, grated cheese and thyme; sauté until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, careful not to burn.
    toasted breadcrumbs with shallots
  • Preheat the oven to 375°. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and sauté 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms, stir constantly for about a minute, then slowly add chicken stock, then milk.
  • Bring to a low boil, and cook stirring occasionally until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in Romano cheese.
  • Add blanched green beans and mix well, season with salt and pepper as needed; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Top with toasted breadcrumbs and bake about 30 minutes.
    Green Bean Casserole

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Notes

Adapted from Williams Sonoma

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8th of recipe, Calories: 160kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 6g, Sodium: 280.5mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g
Blue Smart Points: 3
Green Smart Points: 3
Purple Smart Points: 3
Points +: 4