Recipe
Side Dish
Green Bean Casserole Makeover
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Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
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6 tsp. olive oil, divided | ||
4 c. sliced onion (from 2 large onions) | ||
⅛ tsp. salt, or to taste | ||
Freshly ground pepper, to taste | ||
1 ¼ lbs. fresh green beans, stems trimmed, cut into 1-1/2-inch lengths or 1 (16 ounce) package frozen French-cut green beans | ||
3 c. sliced fresh mushrooms (8 or 10 ounces) | ||
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour | ||
1 c. reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth | ||
2 tbsp. reduced-fat sour cream | ||
1 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce | ||
¼ c. plain dry bread crumbs |
Directions
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and salt; cook, stirring often, until tender and light golden, 20 to 25 minutes. (Adjust heat as necessary and add a little water if onions brown too quickly.) Transfer to a medium bowl and season with pepper.
- Meanwhile, if using fresh green beans, steam or boil fresh green beans until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. If using frozen, cook according to package directions. Drain beans and refresh under cold running water.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring or shaking pan from time to time, until browned and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir for a few seconds. Add broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Stir in sour cream, soy sauce and pepper. Stir in green beans.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat an 8-by-11-inch (or similar 2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread green bean-mushroom mixture in a prepared baking dish.
- Top with caramelized onions. Mix breadcrumbs and remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a small bowl; sprinkle over onions. (Casserole can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.)
- Bake casserole, uncovered, until heated through and topping is golden and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition facts
Servings
120 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 4g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 10%
0%
Vitamin C 30%
0%
Iron 8%
0%
Calcium 6%
Recipe Source:
Tufts University Health Nutrition Letter, November 2008.