Italian Green Bean Casserole
Italian Green Bean Casserole layers tender green beans and artichoke hearts with garlicky, olive oil–tossed Italian breadcrumbs and plenty of Parmesan for a richly savory bite and a crisp, golden top. It’s a no-dairy-sauce twist on the classic, perfect as a holiday side or any dinner when you want something comforting, crunchy, and full of Italian-inspired flavor.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Green Bean Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 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.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set aside 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese for the topping and put the remaining cheese into a large bowl.
- 2
Add the green beans, artichoke hearts, garlic powder, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and olive oil to the bowl. Stir until everything is well mixed and evenly coated with the olive oil. If needed, add a bit more oil to moisten the mixture. Move the mixture to a baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- 4
Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top during the final 10 minutes of baking.
- Calories 276.28 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 11.76 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 20.74 g 8%
- Total Fat 16.26 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.53 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.94 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 411.1 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 3.22 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 298.63 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 268.98 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 89.41 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 12.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Italian Green Bean Casserole is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 276.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Green Bean Casserole?
- It is an Italian casserole recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Italian Green Bean Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Powder. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian Green Bean Casserole?
- About 55 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 276.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Green Bean Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Italian Green Bean Casserole healthy?
- Italian Green Bean Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 276.28 calories and 11.76 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 411.1 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.53 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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