(A Healthier) Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs green beans cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced thin
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2.5 cups low fat milk
- 1.5 cups whole wheat bread crumbs
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425
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Toss green beans in bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and divide into two baking sheets
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Roast green beans for 20-25 minutes until tender
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in saucepan over medium heat
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Add onions and cook until soft. Add flour and salt. Add milk and keep stirring until sauce is thick (for about 4 minutes).
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Once green beans are done being roasted, preheat oven to broil
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Transfer half green beans to baking sheet then cover with half the sauce. Layer other half of green beans and cover with the rest of the sauce.
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Combine bread crumbs and remaining oil into a small bowl and sprinkle over green beans.
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Place green beans in the oven on broil for 2-4 minutes, watch until breadcrumbs become brown at the top
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Let sit for 10 minutes before serving
Credit: healthystepsnutrition.com
