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Fresh green bean casserole in a white dish.

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

This fresh green bean casserole is a tasty side dish perfect for the holidays or special occasions.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 yellow onion finely sliced
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans*

Toppings Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the mushroom and onions. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes. Then sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir till coated. 
    Flour on top of onions and mushrooms in a frying pan.
  • Pour in the milk, veggie stock, kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Simmering the mushroom sauce in a frying pan.
  • Boil 2 pounds of fresh green beans in a large pot of boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes (until tender).
    Green beans in white casserole dish.
  • Drain the green beans and layer half of them in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour half the sauce over the beans, then lay down another layer of beans and top that with the remaining sauce.
    Green bean casserole being assembled in a white casserole dish.
  • Combine the melted butter, panko, parmesan, and chopped parsley in a bowl. Stir till combined. 
    Panko parmesan and parsley topping in a small glass bowl.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the beans in the baking dish. 
    Green bean casserole topped with panko and parmesan in a white dish.
  • Broil on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the crust is golden brown. 
    Healthy green bean casserole in a white baking dish.

Notes

Green Bean Tip - Snap off the ends of the green beans if any stems remain. You can snap the green beans in half if they are very long.
Storage - Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap or move the beans to an airtight container. I don't recommend freezing this recipe, as the panko won't stay crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 420mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g