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    Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole

    November 18, 2020 by Andrea Marincovich, R.D. Leave a Comment

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    Steamed fresh green beans combined with homemade cream of mushroom soup topped with browned french fried onions. Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole is a healthier and beyond delicious side dish alternative to the classic green bean casserole that is sure to become a new family favorite this Thanksgiving.

    Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe

    The holiday season is notorious for indulgence, but if you go into your events with a solid game plan, it doesn’t have to be this way for you. As I’m sure you’ve caught on by now, I’m OBSESSED with taking traditional comfort meals and not only making them healthier but macros-friendly. By doing this, the feeling of restrictive eating or missing out is nonexistent and you can focus on what’s important – enjoying your holiday with the ones you love. Between the crunch of the fresh green beans, the creaminess of the mushroom soup, the softened slices of mushrooms, and the browned french fried onions (the one ingredient I refuse to sacrifice) – it’s heaven in a bite. This Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole is the perfect dish to prepare for your Thanksgiving celebration this year, no matter how big or small.

    The classic version of green bean casserole has ALWAYS been my favorite dish at a Thanksgiving meal and the inspiration behind this recipe. However, in the classic recipe most of the ingredients are canned and contain items that we just don’t need in our bodies. Which made me determined to create a healthier and more quality ingredient alternative. This Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole is a recipe I’ve perfected over the last few years and not to toot my own horn, but I actually prefer it OVER the classic recipe now. With the holidays looking a bit different this year, I encourage you to find the silver lining. Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful and while this year has taken so much from all of us, there is still plenty to be grateful for. From Stella and I, Happy Thanksgiving!

    Thanksgiving side dish plated

    Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole Ingredients

    • Fresh green beans
    • Butter
    • Onions
    • Garlic
    • Mushrooms
    • Whole wheat flour
    • Chicken broth
    • Heavy whipping cream
    • Sea salt
    • Black pepper
    • Crispy fried onions
    • Cooking spray
    Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole Ingredients

    Nutrition Content & Thanksgiving Meal Tips

    • Gram content wise, one serving of this dish will contain the majority of your fat and about half of your carbs for the meal. This allows room for some turkey and gravy, as well as a starchy carb of your choice.
    • Pro Thanksgiving Meal Tip: consume the main meal for the holiday and if you decide to have dessert (no shame in that – I sure will) wait two hours after the meal. This allows time for digestion and absorption of the meal and will limit the amount of fat storage that may occur. You’re welcome!
    Pouring mushroom soup over green beans.

    Health Benefits

    • Fresh green beans provide folate (component of blood cell production, transforms carbohydrates into energy, and synthesizes DNA and RNA), vitamin C (immune health), vitamin A (eye health) and calcium (bone health).
    • Mushrooms are a rich source of potassium (heart, muscle and nerve function).
    • Each serving of this dish provides 3g of fiber, which helps promote regular bowel movements.
    Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole - Taking a Bite.
    Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe
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    Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole

    Steamed fresh green beans combined with homemade cream of mushroom soup topped with browned french fried onions. Homemade Fresh Green Bean Casserole is a healthier and beyond delicious side dish alternative to the classic green bean casserole that is sure to become a new family favorite this Thanksgiving.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Fresh Green Bean Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Green Beans, Homemade Green Bean Casserole, Side Dish
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 151kcal
    Author Andrea Marincovich, R.D. | The Realistic Dietitian

    Equipment

    • Sauté pan
    • Chef knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Oven
    • Casserole Dish

    Ingredients

    • 24 oz fresh green beans, chopped in 1 inch pieces
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
    • ¼ cup whole wheat flour
    • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • ¾ cup french fried onions
    • Olive oil cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Place a sauté pan over medium heat and add the butter to the pan to coat the bottom. Once coated, add the onions and cook until they are translucent. Add the garlic until aromatic, then add the mushrooms and cook until they are half of their original size.
    • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture and stir until the flour is evenly distributed. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream, bring to a simmer. Add the salt and pepper, stir and pull from the stovetop.
    • Place the fresh green beans in a large microwavable bowl. Fill up the bowl with water until the green beans are covered. Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes. Drain the grain beans.
    • Spray the casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Pour the green beans in the casserole dish and cover with the mushroom soup. Stir to disperse evenly. Top with the french fried onions and bake for 20 minutes.

    Notes

    Macros per serving (recipe yields 8 servings): 14g carbohydrates, 9g fat, and 5g protein

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