LIGHTENED UP GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH SHALLOT CRUMB TOPPING

160 Cals 7 Protein 22 Carbs 6 Fats
PREP TIME:
30 mins
COOK TIME:
30 mins
TOTAL TIME:
1 hr
YIELD:8 SERVINGS
COURSE:Side Dish
CUISINE:American
A lightened up, healthier version of the classic green bean casserole made from scratch, no canned soup.
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs green beans, cut in half, trimmed and washed
For The Green Bean Topping
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup shallots, finely diced
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tbsp grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried thyme, or 1 tsp fresh
For the green beans:
1 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup shallots, minced
16 oz sliced mushrooms, (I used cremini)
1/4 cup flour
1 cup reduced sodium chicken stock, or vegetable for vegetarian
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
Boil a large pot of water, when boiling add green beans and blanch for 2 minutes (or 6-8 minutes if you like them softer). Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking.
Meanwhile make the topping, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.  Add the shallots and sauté about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
Reduce heat to medium-low, add breadcrumbs, grated cheese and thyme; sauté until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, careful not to burn.
Preheat the oven to 375°. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and sauté 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms, stir constantly for about a minute, then slowly add chicken stock, then milk.
Bring to a low boil, and cook stirring occasionally until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in Romano cheese.
Add blanched green beans and mix well, season with salt and pepper as needed; pour into prepared baking dish.
Top with toasted breadcrumbs and bake about 30 minutes.
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NOTES
Adapted from Williams Sonoma
Serving: 1/8th of recipe, Calories: 160kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 6g, Sodium: 280.5mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2gBlue Smart Points:3Green Smart Points:3Purple Smart Points:3Points +:4