Healthier Green Bean Casserole (Printable Version)
Fresh green beans and mushrooms baked in creamy homemade sauce with crispy onions. Classic made lighter.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
02 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
03 - 1 small onion, chopped
→ Sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
08 - Salt to taste
09 - Black pepper to taste
→ Topping
10 - 3/4 cup crispy fried onions
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
02 - In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms and chopped onion until softened.
03 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in milk and vegetable broth. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
04 - In a baking dish, combine blanched green beans with the mushroom sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure even coating.
05 - Sprinkle crispy fried onions evenly over the top and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses only fresh and real ingredients
- Creamy homemade sauce means no canned soup needed
- Ready to serve in under one hour
- Crowd-pleasing classic made healthier
- Vegetarian friendly and easy to adapt for dietary needs
02 -
- High in fiber and nutrients from the fresh green beans
- No condensed soup adds to a cleaner taste and fewer additives
- Perfect make-ahead option for busy holidays
03 -
- Blanching the beans only until vivid green keeps the texture bright and appealing
- Sautéing the onions and mushrooms until golden adds deep flavor you cannot get from canned soup
- A little pinch of nutmeg or freshly cracked black pepper in the sauce lifts all the flavors If you taste and feel it is missing something try a squeeze of fresh lemon juice