Green Bean Casserole with Pumpkin Seed Crumble (Clean Thanksgiving Twist)
This Green Bean Casserole with Pumpkin Seed Crumble pairs tender-crisp beans and garlicky sautéed baby portobellos with a light, silky roux for balanced richness. A toasty pumpkin seed–panko topping adds nutty crunch that contrasts the earthy mushrooms and fresh beans. Serve it alongside your holiday mains or at any fall dinner where you want a lighter, modern side with real texture.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook28 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Bean Casserole with Pumpkin Seed Crumble (Clean Thanksgiving Twist), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking pan.
- 2
Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice to create an ice bath.
- 3
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon salt; bring to a boil. Add the green beans; boil until fork-tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander and immediately submerge them in the ice bath. Drain again. Pat dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Remove from the heat. Toss in the cooked green beans. Transfer the mixture to the baking pan.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil and the flour in the skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until combined, about 1 minute. Slowly add the milk, whisking until the roux is creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Add the roux to the pan, tossing to coat the green bean-mushroom mixture.
- 6
Combine the pumpkin seeds, bread crumbs, and 2 teaspoons oil in a food processor. Pulse about 10 times until ground. Season with salt; pulse once more. Sprinkle the pulsed pumpkin seed mixture over the green bean-mushroom mixture.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 326.98 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 14.64 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 24.4 g 9%
- Total Fat 19.76 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 3.82 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 192.65 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.11 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 4.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 85.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.43 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 837.73 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 50.66 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 13.93 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Green Bean Casserole with Pumpkin Seed Crumble (Clean Thanksgiving Twist) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 38 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Green Beans, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 326.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Bean Casserole with Pumpkin Seed Crumble (Clean Thanksgiving Twist) made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Portobello Mushrooms, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Green Beans, Minced Garlic, Pumpkin Seeds. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Green Bean Casserole with Pumpkin Seed Crumble (Clean Thanksgiving Twist)?
- About 38 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 28 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Bean Casserole with Pumpkin Seed Crumble (Clean Thanksgiving Twist) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Green Bean Casserole with Pumpkin Seed Crumble (Clean Thanksgiving Twist) healthy?
- Green Bean Casserole with Pumpkin Seed Crumble (Clean Thanksgiving Twist) has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 326.98 calories and 14.64 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 192.65 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.82 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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