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Not Your Grandma's Green Bean Casserole

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Course Holidays, Side Dish
Servings 14

Ingredients
  

For the topping

  • 2 lbs grean beans cut in half, trimmed & washed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onions finely diced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs seasoned
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp thyme dried (or 1 tsp fresh)

For the green beans

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup onions minced
  • 16 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

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.
  • Meanwhile make the topping, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add breadcrumbs, grated cheese and thyme; saute until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, careful not to burn.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degree F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and saute 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mushroom, 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 Parmesan cheese.
  • Add blanched green beans and mix well, season with salt and pepper as needed; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Top with toasted bread crumbs and bake about 30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Facts Servings: 14, Serv. size: 1 serving (157g), Amount per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 105g (5% DV), Total Carb. 13g (5% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 4g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 5g, Vit. D 0mcg(0% DV), Calcium 73mg (6% DV), Iron 1mg (6% DV), Potas. 300mg (6% DV)