Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Name: Lightened-Up Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 whole Cooking Spray; 1 tbsp Cornstarch; 0.5 tsp Dried Thyme; 2 tbsp Fresh Chives; 3 whole Garlic; 12 oz Green Beans; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.13 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Shallot; 0.33 cup Sliced Almonds; 12 oz Sliced Mushrooms; 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk; 1 tbsp Water; 0.25 cup White Wine

Side Dish 🥗 American Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.