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Healthy Green Bean Casserole

This Healthy Green Bean Casserole is made with fresh green beans & other whole food ingredients; a delicious Thanksgiving side dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green bean casserole, healthy side dish, thanksgiving side dish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 235kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 lb French green beans trimmed
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ghee or melted butter
  • 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk original flavor
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.  
  • Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large skillet. Add minced garlic and thinly sliced onion and saute until onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. 
  • Add another tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and add trimmed green beans, salt and pepper to taste, and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes. 
  • Transfer cooked green beans to another bowl and set aside. 
  • In the same large skillet, add 2 Tbsp ghee or butter, 2 Tbsp of whole wheat flour and stir constantly with a whisk.
  • Add 3/4 cup vegetable broth and 1 cup of Almondmilk and stir constantly until sauce begins to boil and thicken.
  • Stir in 1/2-3/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning.
  • Next, add cooked green beans, garlic and onion back in with the sauce, and stir well until everything is evenly coated and cook over medium heat for 3-5 min. Transfer cooked green beans and sauce to prepared 9x13 pan.
  • Dry out one of your small bowls, and combine bread crumbs, sliced almonds and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and stir to coat. Use a large spoon to sprinkle topping evenly across the top of the green beans.
  • Place in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn on broil for 2 minutes to finish.
  • Serve hot and enjoy! Store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1mg