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.
Servings 8
Calories 151kcal
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