Healthier Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Healthier Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 shallots, sliced thin; salt; pepper; 3 tablespoons flour; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 10 ounces mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, pressed (or minced garlic); 1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup chicken broth or 3/4 cup vegetable broth

Servings: persons

3 shallots, sliced thin
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons flour
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 ounces mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, pressed (or minced garlic)
1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup chicken broth or 3/4 cup vegetable broth

1
In a small bowl toss together shallots, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.
2
In a skillet heat 3 tablespoon oil over medium high heat; add shallots and cook until golden and crisp (5 minutes).
3
Transfer shallots with the oil to baking sheet lined with paper towels.
4
Wipe out skillet and return to medium high heat, adding remaining oil (2 tablespoons), mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cooking stirring until browned (8 - 10 minutes). Transfer to plate and set aside.
5
Wipe out skillet and heat butter over medium heat, adding onion when butter melts, cooking stirring occasionally until edges brown (2 minutes).
6
Stir in garlic and remaining flour (1 tablespoon), green beans, thyme and bay leaves.
7
Stir in cream, broth, increasing heat to medium high, cover and cook until beans are tender (4-5 minutes).
8
Stir in mushrooms, continuing to cook uncovered until beans are tender and sauce thickens (4-5 minutes). Remove from heat.
9
Discard bay leaves and thyme, season with salt and pepper.
10
Transfer to serving dish, sprinkling with reserved shallots.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 shallots, sliced thin, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Healthier Green Bean Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthier Green Bean Casserole

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