Savory Green Bean and Walnut Bake

Experience the comforting flavors of our Savory Green Bean and Walnut Bake, a healthier take on a classic American casserole. This dish features tender green beans topped with a crunchy walnut and whole grain crouton mixture, making it a perfect side for any meal. Suitable for those avoiding gluten, dairy, and nuts, this recipe is packed with nutrients while being lower in calories and sodium.

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Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Overview

This A+ Green Bean and Walnut Casserole is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a crunchy walnut topping, this dish is lower in calories, total fat, and sodium, yet it doesn't compromise on flavor. Perfect for a comforting side dish at any meal.

Diet Type

Not specified

Allergies

Nuts, Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• Casserole:
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) vegetable oil spread
• 4 Ounces (oz) mushrooms, minced
• 1 Cup onion, minced
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) flour
• 1.5 Cups chicken stock
• 0.5 Cups fat-free half and half
• 0.75 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1 Pinch freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1.5 Pounds (lb) fresh green beans, trimmed
• Topping:
• 0.67 Cups whole grain croutons, seasoned, crushed
• 0.67 Cups walnuts, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) vegetable spread, melted
• 0.5 Cups onion, minced

Steps

1. Melt the vegetable oil spread in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced mushrooms and minced onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour and continue to cook and stir for 5 minutes more. Slowly add the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the fat-free half and half, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Set aside.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook the trimmed green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well, then add to the mushroom sauce; toss to coat with the mixture.
5. Transfer the green bean mixture to an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, stir together all the topping ingredients until well blended. Sprinkle the topping around the edge of the green beans in the baking dish.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm.

Enjoy this nutritious and flavorful side dish with your favorite main course!