Healthier Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

This recipe yields 6 servings.

• Cooking spray
• cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
• cup sliced shallots
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• teaspoon salt, divided
• teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Line a small baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.

Step 2: In a small bowl, toss sliced almonds with brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, stirring once, until toasted. Let it cool and then break apart the clusters.

Step 3: In a large skillet, cook green beans in lightly salted boiling water for about 5 minutes, covered. Drain the beans, then transfer them to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again and place the beans into a large bowl.

Step 4: Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms, shallots, garlic, thyme, and teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Stir and cook until the mushrooms are browned and tender, and any liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with green beans and toss to combine.

Step 5: Transfer the green bean mixture into a 1 - to 2-quart baking dish.

Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together almond milk, white wine, cornstarch, and the remaining teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Add this mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly, about 4 to 7 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits from the skillet as it cooks. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chives.

Step 7: Pour the sauce over the green bean mixture in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until the dish is bubbly and heated through.

Step 8: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the toasted almond clusters on top. Let it stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving:

• Calories: 156
• Total Fat: 7g (9% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 1g (3% DV)
• Sodium: 298mg (13% DV)
• Total Carbohydrate: 18g (6% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 5g (16% DV)
• Total Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 6g (12% DV)
• Vitamin C: 11mg (13% DV)
• Calcium: 93mg (7% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (11% DV)
• Potassium: 278mg (6% DV)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.