Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole features tender green beans and cremini mushrooms in a silky almond milk and white wine sauce, accented with thyme and garlic. Candied almonds add a crisp, gently sweet contrast that keeps each bite lively. Serve it as a fresher holiday side or a comforting weeknight vegetable dish that still feels special.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a small baking sheet with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
- 2
In a small bowl, toss the almonds with the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once, until toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then break apart any clusters.
- 4
Cook the green beans in lightly salted boiling water in a large skillet, covered, for about 5 minutes. Drain. Transfer the beans to a large bowl of ice water; drain again. Place them in a large bowl.
- 5
Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, shallots, garlic, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are browned and tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Add to the beans and toss to coat. Transfer to a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish.
- 6
Whisk the almond milk, wine, cornstarch, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add to the skillet; cook, stirring, over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, scraping up any browned bits, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chives. Pour over the bean mixture in the baking dish.
- 7
Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the almonds. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 423.66 kcal High 21%
- Protein 4.47 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 34.17 g 12%
- Total Fat 28.83 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 2.05 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 56.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 4.39 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 6.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 184.44 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 259.69 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 37.11 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 20.6 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.53 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cooking Spray, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 423.66 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cooking Spray, Cornstarch, Dried Thyme. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 423.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole healthy?
- Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 423.66 calories and 4.47 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.05 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, 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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