This Thanksgiving, make your green bean casserole a bit healthier, use this recipe for inspiration.
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Holiday Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoon oil, olive divided
- 1 medium onion(s) thinly sliced and separated plus 1/4 cup finely chopped
- 1 clove(s) garlic finely chopped
- 4 tablespoon water divided
- 1 1/2 cup(s) mushrooms sliced
- 3 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme ground
- 1 1/2 cup(s) milk, fat-free
- 1 pounds beans, green trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/3 cup(s) bread crumbs, whole-wheat fresh
Directions
Serves 10
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Heat a large skillet over low heat and add 2 teaspoons of oil.
- Add the onion slices and gently cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are golden. Remove the onions from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
- Add 1 tsp. of olive oil, the finely chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water and the mushrooms, cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour and thyme over the vegetables and stir. Gradually stir in the skim milk. Increase heat to medium and stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
- To cook the beans, boil for 8 to 10 minutes in water. Or, to save time, place the green beans in a microwaveable container and add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Spray a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray and place the green beans in the casserole. Pour the mushroom sauce over the green beans. Top with onions and bread crumbs. Bake in a 350 F oven for 15 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
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Recipe courtesy: http://diet.mayoclinic.org/