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Healthy Green Bean Casserole Without Mushroom Soup

Jessie Winstead
This healthy green bean casserole without mushroom soup is a lighter, made-from-scratch version of the classic. It’s creamy, flavorful, and topped with crispy baked onions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crispy Onions

  • 2 small onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs plus more for sprinkling
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Green Bean Casserole

  • 2 lb. fresh green beans trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 30g
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups 2% milk
  • ¼ cup nonfat greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Toss the thinly sliced onions with olive oil, flour, panko, and salt until evenly coated. Spread them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain again and pat dry with a clean towel or paper towel.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the yogurt, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the green beans to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the cream sauce over top and gently stir to coat. Sprinkle the crispy onions evenly across the surface, followed by an extra handful of panko for added crunch.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
  • Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can prep the onions, sauce, and green beans up to 2 days in advance. Store separately in the fridge and assemble just before baking.
  • For extra creaminess, double the sauce and use as much as you like when assembling the casserole.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F to keep the topping crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 830IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 2mg
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