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November 11, 2023

Refuel Recipe: Healthier Green Bean Casserole

Healthier Green Bean Casserole

Take a breather from your basic green bean traditions and make a healthier version this weekend! All the flavor, and all the nutrient-dense ingredients. Win-win.⁣

Nutrition facts per serving (makes 12 servings):

Calories — 100⁣

Protein — 4g⁣

Fat — 4g⁣

Carbs — 14g⁣


Ingredients

Here’s what you need:

2.5 lbs French green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces⁣
1 lb mushrooms, sliced⁣
2-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil⁣
1 large yellow onion, sliced thin⁣
3 tbsp all purpose flour⁣
2.5 cups low fat milk⁣
1.5 cups whole wheat Italian bread crumbs⁣
Salt and pepper to taste⁣


To prepare:

— Preheat oven to 425.⁣
— Toss green beans and mushrooms in bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, and spread into a single layer on one or two baking sheets. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.⁣
— While green beans are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in saucepan over medium heat.⁣
— Add onions and cook until soft. Add flour and salt and mix. ⁣
— Add milk to onions and gently stir until sauce is thickened (for about 4 minutes).⁣
— Once green beans are done being roasted, preheat oven to broil.⁣
— Transfer half green beans to a baking dish then cover with half the onion sauce. Layer other half of green beans and cover with the rest of the sauce. ⁣
— Combine bread crumbs and remaining oil into a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of the green beans.⁣
— Place casserole in the oven on broil for 2-4 minutes, watch until breadcrumbs become brown at the top.⁣
— Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.⁣


Notes
— If you’re a person who likes cheese in their green bean casserole, get out.⁣

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