Italian-Style Green Bean Casserole
Italian-Style Green Bean Casserole layers tender green beans with balsamic-caramelized onions, fragrant basil and oregano, and a light Parmesan finish. Sweet roasted grape tomatoes add pops of brightness that balance the tangy, savory notes. Serve it as a vibrant side for holiday dinners or weeknight roasts when you want classic comfort with a Mediterranean twist.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian-Style Green Bean Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the green beans at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and transfer to a 9x13-inch dish.
- 2
Cook and stir the onions, vinegar, garlic, sugar, basil, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat until the onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onions are very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Spread the onion mixture over the green beans and top with the Parmesan cheese. Arrange the tomatoes, cut sides down, on top of the Parmesan cheese layer.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 35 minutes.
- Calories 119.89 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 5.37 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 21.05 g 8%
- Total Fat 1.68 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.83 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.78 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 66.72 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.85 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 9.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 145.21 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 489.39 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 40.04 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 14.65 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Italian Style Green Bean Casserole is an Italian side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Diced Onion, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 119.89 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian-Style Green Bean Casserole?
- It is an Italian casserole recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Italian-Style Green Bean Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Diced Onion, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian-Style Green Bean Casserole?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 119.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian-Style Green Bean Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Italian-Style Green Bean Casserole healthy?
- Italian-Style Green Bean Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 119.89 calories and 5.37 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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