This Creamy Green Bean Casserole recipe is a delicious, lightened-up version of everyone's favorite Thanksgiving green beans side dish. Made with homemade "French" fried onions and none of the canned, processed creams.
Servings : 8
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 50 minutesmins
Ingredients
2poundsgreen beans, trimmed
6tablespoonsvegan butter, divided (I use Earth Balance)
Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a rapid boil.
Add green beans to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes, or until desired tenderness. DON'T overcook - they will be mushy if you do.
Drain and rinse under cold water until beans are completely cooled.
Drain thoroughly, place in a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
In the meantime, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet.
Add onions to the skillet and season with pinch of salt; cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally.
Add the mushrooms, turn up the heat to medium-high and continue to cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and transfer mushroom-mixture to a large mixing bowl with the green beans. Set aside.
In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour; continue to whisk for about 1 minute, or until flour mixture turns light brown.
Slowly pour in the soymilk and continue to whisk and cook for 4 minutes, or until thickened.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg; remove from heat.
Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir the sauce and pour it over the green beans and mushrooms; toss to combine and coat evenly.
Transfer the green beans mixture to previously prepared casserole dish.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until sauce bubbles.
Remove from oven and let stand several minutes.
Give it a good stir before serving and top with Homemade French "Fried" Onion Rings.
Serve.
Notes
*Onions Topping not included in Nutritional InfoStore leftovers airtight in the fridge and reheat within 3 days.Freeze tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or foil, or in a freezer-safe container for up to 4-6 months.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy green bean casserole, thanksgiving side dish, vegan recipes