Skinny Green Bean Casserole
This Skinny Green Bean Casserole is a holiday favorite. Enjoy a lighter dish without sacrificing any flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210kcal
For the bread crumb topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shallots finely diced
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
For the Green Beans and Sauce
- 2 lbs fresh green beans washed, trimmed, and halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup shallots finely diced
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms washed and sliced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
To make the topping
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until they are softened.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the bread crumbs, cheese, and thyme. Sauté for 5-6 additional minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Remove from the heat and set aside.
To prepare the green beans
To make the sauce
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ⅓ cup of shallots and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add the mushrooms, stirring to coat them with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms, stirring to coat. Continue stirring for about a minute. Slowly add the broth and milk. Bring it to a low boil, and cook for about 3 more minutes, or until it starts to thicken up, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rest of the grated cheese.
To assemble the dish
Add the blanched green beans and mix well. Taste, and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Pour everything into the prepared baking dish.
Top the beans and sauce with the toasted bread crumbs and bake for 30 minutes.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 294mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g