Recipes

A+ Green Bean Casserole
A+ Green Bean Casserole
Submitted By: Chef Patty Mastracco

Here’s a winning recipe for an old time favorite that’s easily prepared without compromising flavor. Lower in calories, total fat and saturated fat, this version has beneficial omega-3 fatty acids as a result of the added walnuts. In addition, we have reduced the sodium by over 50%.

This updated version of the iconic green bean casserole has 53% less sodium than its traditional counterpart

  • Servings: 8
  • Prep Time: 15m
  • Cook Time: 45m
0 star
Chef Collection
Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil spread

4 ounces mushrooms, minced

1 cup chopped onion

3 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup fat-free half & half

3/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

Topping:

2/3 cup crushed whole grain seasoned croutons

2/3 cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons vegetable or soy spread, melted

1/2 cup minced onion

Directions
  1. Melt spread in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Stir in flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes more. Slowly add stock and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in half & half and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook beans in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well then add to mushroom sauce; toss to coat with mixture. Transfer to an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
  3. Stir together all topping ingredients until well blended and sprinkle around the edge of the beans.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Total Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 380 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 5 g