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Healthy Green Bean Casserole (Fresh & Creamy)

Healthy Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Healthy Green Bean Casserole! This fresh take on the holiday classic features tender green beans in a homemade creamy mushroom sauce. No canned soup!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs fresh green beans trimmed and halved
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups crispy fried onions divided

Equipment

  • Large Pot (for blanching)
  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Blanch: First, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes. Drain and place in ice water to stop cooking. Drain again.
  2. Sauté: Next, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion. Cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Thicken: Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Simmer: Then, slowly whisk in the broth, milk, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Combine: Remove from heat. Stir in the green beans and 1/2 cup of crispy onions.
  6. Bake: Transfer to a baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of crispy onions. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.