
Skinny Green Bean Casserole Topped with Crispy Onion Straws
- Total Time: 60-70 Minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
Don’t let “skinny” fool you. This savory green bean casserole will satisfy even the heartiest appetite when served alongside your favorite entrée. The creaminess of the casserole paired with the crunch of panko and crispy baked onions on top makes this side dish one your entire family will love.
Ingredients
Crispy Onion Topping:
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup whole-grain bread crumbs OR panko
- 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Cream Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Green Bean Casserole:
- 2 pounds fresh green beans , trimmed and cut into 2” pieces
Instructions
Crispy Onion Topping:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
- Thinly slice two onions and separate each individual onion piece. In a large bowl, beat egg, add onions and toss to coat. After onions are tossed in egg, add bread crumbs, flour and ½ tsp salt. Toss to combine. Spread onion mixture on a greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, toss and bake an additional 5 minutes. Watch to make sure onions don’t burn. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees for green bean casserole.
Sauce: (Can Prepare the Night Before)
- In a medium-size pot on medium heat add EVOO, garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are brown and tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, slowly add flour to milk and whisk to eliminate any lumps.
- Reduce heat to low. Pour in the milk/flour mixture and stir until combined. Add Greek yogurt, water, cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
- Bring sauce to a medium boil, stirring every minute or two until sauce thickens. Once sauce thickens, about 3-6 minutes, remove from heat.
- If preparing the night before, allow sauce to cool completely and store in the fridge overnight in an airtight container. In the morning, remove from the fridge and re-warm sauce over low heat until it reaches a creamy consistency again.
Combine Casserole:
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish. Add green beans to sauce, mixing until green beans are evenly coated. Transfer casserole to prepared baking dish.
- Loosely cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, remove foil and top with onion topping. Bake (uncovered) until center is warm, about 5-10 more minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
Vegan-friendly: To make this meal vegan, substitute shrimp for tofu or simply use veggies. Eliminate peanut sauce.
Always check for FfL-friendly ingredients.
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45-50 min
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Prep Now, Cook Later
Keywords: Gluten-Free, Side Dishes
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